Thank you Nick Hewitt ⚓️🇺🇦🇹🇼 and Military History Matters for this very kind of review in the current edition. Also a very good article on the Gothic Line inside as well.

'Made in England is a great tribute to their work and to the romantic idealism that inspired many of their greatest films.' Taylor Downing reviews a new Martin Scorsese documentary about the work of Powell and Pressburger: the-past.com/review/tv-film…

'Fisher has woven the participants’ stories into a compelling narrative to create a genuine page-turner.' Our review of 'Sword Beach: The untold story of D-Day’s forgotten victory' by Stephen Fisher. the-past.com/review/books/s…

It’s a quite fabulous book

"It is an excellent publication" CG, Harrogate, by email, subscriber to Military History Matters

In the second part of our series to mark Winston Churchill's 150th birthday, Taylor Downing explores his relationship with the difficult but brilliant scientist who restarted Britain’s controversial World War II bombing campaign. the-past.com/feature/church…

New research published in PLOS ONE has found that an ancient suit of armour may have been used in battle, and not just for ceremonial purposes as was previously thought. Read more: the-past.com/news/research-…

Archaeologists have found the remains of a Revolutionary War-era barracks near the Colonial Williamsburg visitor centre in Virginia. The discovery was made during construction of a new indoor sportsground near to the centre last summer. Read more: the-past.com/news/remains-o…

'This book provides a fast-paced and engrossing account of the planning, execution, and aftermath of Operation Biting, set within the wider context of the British military and intelligence machine.' Our review: the-past.com/review/books/o…

The wreck of the ‘legendary’ American submarine that sank the most Japanese warships during Second World War has been found, 80 years after she was lost. More: the-past.com/news/wreck-of-…

In our special two-part feature in this issue to mark the 110th anniversary of the First World War, Graham Goodlad looks at how Europe’s alliances broke down as the continent lurched towards catastrophe. More: the-past.com/feature/when-e…

Three exciting new #Guadalcanal Tours for military veterans and history buffs have been launched by Valor Tours (Visit Solomon Island), the leading US operator of battlefield excursions to the Solomon Islands. To learn about 2024-25 battlefield tours, visit: visitsolomons.com.sb/things-to-do/w…

A secret bunker, built 86 years ago some 60 feet below ground, and used by Winston Churchill during the Second World War, was disguised as a decorative garden, new research has revealed. Read more: the-past.com/news/wartime-b…

Great new review of The Strategists just released by The Past . The reviewer read the book really closely, which as an author I very much appreciate. the-past.com/review/books/t…

In the latest issue of MHM, out now: • Napoleon: the rise of a military colossus • The last Roman: Flavius Aetius versus Attila the Hun • Churchill and the code-breakers • Hidden figures: native levies in foreign wars Plus: news, reviews, competitions, & more #SubscribeToday

One of our most exciting discoveries this year was a 6lb cannonball embedded in the rib cage of a horse discovered in the north end of the trench, amongst other euthanised horses and butchered cow remains. Our archaeologists noted that they had never seen anything like it!

The 3D reconstruction of the medieval Scottish king is the most realistic of its kind to date, and was created as part of a collaboration between Glasgow and Liverpool universities. Read more: the-past.com/news/realistic…

In the last part of our series marking the 150th birthday of Winston Churchill, Taylor Downing examines his relationships with some of the brilliant mavericks who contributed to final victory during World War II. the-past.com/feature/church…

Was Henry V really England’s greatest warrior king? The victor of the Battle of Agincourt has a new biographer in the form of Dan Jones. Our review: the-past.com/review/books/h…