How did the British Army compare with its greatest enemies? From Native American warriors and Napoleon's cavalry to the Māori, Sikh Khalsa and Russian Army, our Osprey-sponsored video series explores the weapons, tactics and battles that shaped British military history. Discover what made the redcoats so formidable, where they struggled and what they learned from their opponents.
Arnhem’s Umbrella Major: The Insane Bravery of Digby Tatham Warter
Operation Market Garden. While history often recalls the chaos and tragedy of the battle, one man’s bizarre bravery stands out: Major Allison Digby Tatham Warter, a British officer so eccentric that he carried an umbrella into battle.
Job Maseko MM – The Full Story of a South African Hero
Did racism stop Job Maseko MM from winning the Victoria Cross? That was the claim made in a recent, highly publicised, campaign. But could that be true and what is the full story of this South African hero? I set out to find out. . .
Photos: Pioneer Cemetery, Harare
The Commonwealth war graves section of Harare (Pioneer) cemetery is a small oasis of well-maintained calm inside a huge, semi-derelict civilian graveyard close to the slum of Mbare. I found it more by accident than design when in Zimbabwe for the recent elections. According to the CWGC website, the cemetery contains 259 identified casualties, 224 … Continue reading Photos: Pioneer Cemetery, Harare
Storming the beaches: Covering the 70th anniversary of D-Day
In 2014 I was lucky enough to be in Normandy for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. I was able to spend time with a number of veterans including Tony Colgan of the 9th Durham Light Infantry. Tony was travelling with his Grandson and it was wonderful to share this time with them. As part of … Continue reading Storming the beaches: Covering the 70th anniversary of D-Day
