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DEVONPORT NAVAL HERITAGE CEN TRE
… pivotal role in supporting the Royal Navy. Speaking to Britain at War, Lead Volunteer Peter Dunlop said: “Anything from the … for the remainder of 2024. Although the Heritage Centre may, at first glance, appear unimposing, the dedication of …
MILITARY MISFIT?
… George profiles the unconventional soldier who took the war to the Japanese using World War Two’s largest special … Orde Wingate, arguably the most controversial of Britain’s general officers in World War Two, was “a man of … into China. Conference convincer By the beginning of May, most of the Chindits had returned. However, the cost had …
WPC 128-423
… morning...’.” The 22ft tall Monument to the Women of World War II in Whitehall, London. It was sculpted by John Mills … were officially recorded as PACs – pilotless aircraft. She may have been just another name on the long list of 5,475 … Metropolitan Police Museum in Sidcup, Kent, says even as Britain was at war, joining the police would still have been …
A GIFT WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
… HMS Fidelity is one of the strangest to come out of World War Two. When the former French merchant vessel sailed from … on Le Rhin and its crew. The ship sailed in a convoy to Britain and berthed at Barry in South Wales, where she … or RCAF anti-submarine patrol aircraft. It was not until May 1943 that the gap was closed when more escort carriers …
HERO of the MONTH
By Lord Ashcroft
… British territory as part of Operation Corporate. In the war zone, O’Brien flew one of Montfortabeek Flight’s three … O’Brien heard the news of his gallantry medal when back in Britain and was “very pleased” to discover he was being … iwm.org.uk/heroes and details about his VC collection may be found at lordashcroftmedals. com. For more information …
The Fallen of Afghanistan
By writes Tom Baker
… tours in Bosnia and two in Northern Ireland. Speaking to Britain at War, he said: “I had an intermingled passion for the arts and … Guards, who died of wounds received in Afghanistan on May 12, 2009 Portraits of Lance Corporal Alex Hawkins and his …
The ARMOURED Rolls
By words David Fletcher pictures The Tank Museum
… were fitted with improvised bodies in India during World War One. Captain Arthur Clifton was so taken with them that … West Frontier, where they were urgently needed, and in May 1923 one section of four cars was sent to Kohat. The wife … Indian authorities to Rolls-Royce’ When Clifton arrived in Britain, he found that things had changed a lot since World …
Commander ‘Sharkey’ Ward 1943-2024
… the Royal Navy’s most famous and controversial post-war aviator, Commander Nigel ‘Sharkey’ Ward DSC, AFC, died on May 17. Sharkey’s name became synonymous with the Fleet Air … Sparrow. Born in Canada of RAF parents and educated in Britain, after training as an officer cadet at Britannia …
US Marines order more BAE amphibious vehicles
… Military Vehicle (CMV) magazine and its sister publication Britain at War (BAW) are excited to announce a new media partnership … James Holland are set to appear as guest editors for the May 2024 issue of BAW, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the …
MONTEY'S FIREMAN
By Graham Caldwell
… Frank – in fact, organised public service firefighting in Britain wasn’t all that much older, originating in the 1820s. … ten fireboats. However, the majority of AFS men were pre-war firemen who had been conscripted but had since been … Military Vehicle Forum for their assistance with this article. … MONTEY'S FIREMAN …
Sailors under siege
… it was heralded as the end of ‘gunboat diplomacy’. In Britain, it was a symbol of stoicism and endurance against … be a ‘presence’ on remote stations overseas, where they may well have been the most formidable ship for hundreds of … – she sank the U-1276. Big trouble in big China Post-war, Royal Navy convention regarding ship classifications was …
Military History with Pete and Gary
By No.23
… Where do you start if you want to learn about World War One on the Western Front? Everybody must start somewhere, … of all – and the most fun – is Mud, Blood and Poppycock: Britain and the Great War by Gordon Corrigan. To say he could … to create a formidable military machine. The Americans may have joined the action late, but their contribution was …
"DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP!"
By Derek Fox
… suspended for two years, but with the onset of the Quasi-War against France, the US Congress authorised funds to … in 1799 and, after fitting out, was ready for sea in May 1800 under the command of Captain Samuel Barron. … entitled to remain in Chesapeake as volunteers. Although Britain was not at war with the United States, it was …
CHALLENG TIMES
By words Craig Allen pictures Crown Copyright
… a step change in lethality and survivability and will keep Britain at the forefront of modern tank design In the early … Chieftain tank; introduced into combat in the first Gulf War of 1990-91, it was an immediate success. Upgraded … up well against other NATO tanks. The German Leopard 2 may be faster and more manoeuvrable, but the Challenger has …
The Studland VALENTINES
By words Phil Loder
… Special anniversaries of events that occurred during World War Two are being marked throughout 2024. D-Day will … several countries during the inter-war years. However, in Britain it was the Hungarianborn engineer Nicholas Straussler … the assault forces’ Trials of the Valentine DD began in May 1942 and in July the Ministry of Supply approved the …