The Manville Gun
One of my favourite war films is the Dogs of War, an adaptation of the Frederick Forysthe novel of the same name. A most memorable
November 10, 2015
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Short-form opinion, updates and information.
Securing the Skies
To coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the RAF have released a an interesting brochure that compares and contrasts the defence
September 30, 2015
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A Pier at La Panne
I have been rather remiss in not writing anything about Dunkirk but with so much great material out there it is hard to produce anything
May 30, 2015
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Bearskins, Bayonets and Body Armour
Bearskins, Bayonets and Body Armour is the title of a new book from Pen and Sword about the Welsh Guards in their 100th year anniversary
February 14, 2015
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A User Requirement Document – Piers for Use on Beaches
Before any piece of equipment can be developed or purchased there has to be some form of requirements setting exercise. A masterpiece of of ‘getting
February 5, 2015
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The North Sea Floods of 1953 – Swords to Ploughshares
61 years ago the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands suffered suffered at the hands of a severe flood (Watersnoodramp) caused by a heavy storm and
February 1, 2015
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Airfield Pipe Mines – OP CRAB STICK
In order to meet the WWII demand for airfields in the South East of England a massive build programme was started but the chances of
January 27, 2015
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The Schermuly
The word ‘Schermuly’ is synonymous with an illumination parachute flare but where does it come from? William Schermuly was born in 1857 going to sea
January 22, 2015
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