Based on winning tactics from Verdun, this audacious attack was unexpectedly thwarted by Germany’s new, innovative defensive system and French intelligence failures.
In Photos: Ireland in the First World War
Though deeply divided over their nation’s relationship with Britain, thousands of Irishmen, Loyalists and Nationalists alike, joined up to serve on the frontline
Women in the Civil War – An interview with DeAnne Blanton
Uncover the forgotten stories of female soldiers who fought on the front lines
What can Ancient Greek teach us about the War in Ukraine? Interview with Prof. Michael Kimmage
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Putin’s annexation of Crimea, History of War spoke with Kimmage about the military situation in the peninsula,
Face to face with the IRA’s ‘terror priest’ – Q&A with Jennifer O’Leary
Jennifer O’Leary spoke to History of War magazine about IRA priest Father Ryan’s changing role in the IRA, rising to being their leading representative in Libya and the journalistic challenges associated with working with problematic and complex sources.
“If Putin goes, his successor will probably want to get rid of Kadyrov.” Mark Galeotti on Chechnya and the Kremlin
The wars in Chechnya were the first major test for Vladimir Putin, who employed brutal tactics to obliterate resistance in the North Caucasus.
Win a copy of Victory to Defeat
This issue, History of War readers have the chance to win a copy of Victory to Defeat
WIN Cross of Iron restored on 4K Blu-ray
This 1977 classic has now been restored to brilliant 4K resolution, and History of War readers have the chance to win a copy on Blu-ray
Elizabeth’s Navy: Seven Proud Decades
This new book looks back at how the Royal Navy has changed and adapted during the reign of the late queen from the Cold War and the Falklands to today’s modern fleet
Win All Quiet On The Western Front on Blu-ray
History of War has two limited-edition copies of the Oscar-winning war epic to be won
Interview with ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ original cast member Murray Melvin
Speaking on its 60th anniversary, original cast member Murray Melvin reveals how a stage musical helped to change perceptions of WWI
Vietnam’s “Band of Brothers”: Q&A with Ian Gardner
In his new book Sign Here for Sacrifice, author and historian Ian Gardner focuses on the story of one battalion, an outfit with the prestigious legacy of the 101st Airborne to live up to.
Forgotten battle of the Eastern Front – Q&A with Meat Grinder author Prit Buttar
Military historian Prit Buttar on his latest book, which recounts one of the bloodiest – and least known – battles of World War II
Win a copy of historian Robert Kershaw’s latest book: Dünkirchen 1940
For the British, Dunkirk was one of the defining battles of the Second World War. But how did the Germans view the battle? Historian Robert Kershaw’s new book provides a thorough, account of this question.
Exploring the Mahdīst Wars
Colonel Mike Snook MBE, PhD. reveals the fierce conflict between the British Empire, Egypt and the Sudan during the late 19th Century
Q&A with Anthony Tucker-Jones
The acclaimed historian and History of War contributor discusses his latest book, which focuses on the Battle of the Bulge, the Third Reich’s last bloody roll of the dice in the winter of 1944-5. Below you’ll find a FREE 10-page … Continued
VJ Day: Royal British Legion Industries marks 75th anniversary
Neil Storey and Chindit veteran John Riggs reflect on the end of WWII and the forgotten soldiers who kept fighting after the War in Europe ended
VE Day 75th Anniversary with All About History
A collection of articles and a link to our special celebration issue to mark this momentous day in the history of Europe
VE Day 75th Anniversary – The painful aftermath of victory
The war in Europe officially ended in May 1945, but violence and chaos still reigned in much of the continent
VE Day 75th Anniversary – Churchill’s bittersweet victory
We explore Winston Churchill’s last moments in the war room and his concerns for the future amid celebration
VE Day 75th Anniversary – Stories from the homefront
Julie Summers discusses how the people of Britain anticipated the end of the war and what lay ahead
VE Day 75th Anniversary – How the war in Europe was won
WWII expert Peter Caddick-Adams discusses the last months of the war in Europe and some of the key figures involved
Sir Tony Robinson on VE Day’s Enduring Legacy
The prolific broadcaster discusses Discovery Channel’s new documentary about 8 May 1945 and parallels with WWII and today’s pandemic
Midway: Epic turning point of the Pacific war
At 10.20am on the morning of 4 June 1942, the United States was losing the war in the Pacific. At 10.27am, it was winning.