Search

The article explores British military policy in Ireland and the parallels between the conduct of British forces in 1920 and the atrocities committed by German soldiers in 1914. Topics discussed include the Irish War of Independence, the guerilla war between the Irish Republican Army and the forces of the Crown, and the moral authority gained by Great Britain during World War I.

The article highlights the career of British officer Leo Steveni during the Russian Revolution, who was decorated by George V in July 1920 with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Military Cross. Topics discussed include his work as a member of the British Military Mission following the outbreak of the war in August 1914 and reporting to the Czecho Slovak Corps headquarters (HQ) as liaison officer to General Mikhail Dieterichs.

Investigates the plans of English Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell for war with Spain in the Caribbean. Policy of Cromwell of attacking Spain's trade and treasure routes; Role of Puritan minister John Cotton in the decision of Cromwell to launch the English conquest of Jamaica; Information on how Spain resisted the English presence.

Narrates the British military intervention in Afghanistan during the 19th century. Reason for the British intervention; Details of the events leading to the British withdrawal from Kabul to Jalalabad in 1842; Reassertion of British prestige following the withdrawal; Impact of the relation established by the British with Afghan emir Dost Mohammed following the withdrawal.

Focuses on Operation Overlord, the military planning and diplomatic negotiations for the invasion of Normandy, France by the Allied forces on June 6, 1944 against the German forces. Suggestion of Soviet Union President Joseph Stalin on how the Allied forces could defeat the German Nazis; Conflict on the military strategy of the United States and Great Britain campaign against the Germans; Analysis of the military strategy of Great Britain against the Germans.

Details the role of General Sir Bernard Montgomery on the preparations for the Operation Overload, the military planning and diplomacy negotiations for the invasion of Normandy, France by the allied forces on June 4, 1944. Influence of Montgomery on the revision of the original plan for the Normandy invasion; Efforts of Montgomery to prevent outside interference in the Overlord plans; How Montgomery's transformation into a people's soldier contributed to the success of the Overlord.

Reprints the article 'Empire, Race and War In Pre-1914 Britain,' from the book 'History and Imagination,' edited by Hugh Lloyd-Jones, Valerie Pearl and Blair Worden, which deals with war in Great Britain.

Discusses the abolition of the purchase system, or the selection of regimental officers in the British Army through purchasing. Details on the establishment of the purchase system as a legally recognized institution; Arguments against and in support of the purchase system; Conflict between Gladstone and Edward Cardwell and the House of the Lords about the Army Regulation Bill which sought to abolish the purchase system.

Evaluates history's verdict on Chamberlain's Secretary of State for War, Isaac Leslie Hore-Belisha and the factors that contributed his downfall in 1940. Reason for the dismissal of Hore-Belisha; Role of anti-Semitism in Hore-Belisha's fall; Details on his services as Secretary of State of War.

The article discusses the military policy of Great Britain and the Military Covenant which describes the need for civilian society to support soldiers and the chain of command. Other topics include a public campaign by the Royal British Legion, the legal status of the Covenant, and support for veterans.

The article presents highlights of Gibraltar's importance as a base of operations for Great Britain's Royal Navy. It was ceded to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht, withstood a siege against French and Spanish forces between 1779 and 1782, and provided a supply depot to naval ships during the Napoleonic Wars.

The article discusses British military history during the Napoleonic Wars, especially the armed forces under the command of General Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington. Personal narratives of British soldiers including those of former actor Thomas Todd, William Grattan of the Connaught Rangers, and British army medical chief James McGrigor are considered. Other subjects include similarities in British military policies towards civilians during the Napoleonic Wars and the Afghan War, the importance of studying history in British education, and the comparative international impact of the Napoleonic Wars and both World Wars.

The article discusses the author's experiences in attending the ceremonies on the Victory of Her/His Majesty's Service on the centenary of Battle of Trafalgar in October 2005. She offered information on the victory of Admiral Lord Nelson which prevented a French invasion of Great Britain. She described the funeral of Nelson who was killed at the battle. She discussed how Nelson is commemorated in the city of Portsmouth, England. She detailed the ceremony for the 2005 commemoration of the heroism of servicemen who died in the battle.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Why Crucify Tommy?" by Clive Emsley in the November 2012 issue, commenting on conservatism and insolence in the British army.

Examines issues surrounding the interpretation of W. Fortesque on decision-making and military administration in the British Army. Background on military history and administration; Arguments posed by Fortesque.