It was, of course, the Battle of Britain, or rather its conclusion, that prompted one of Winston ...

From May to September 1940, a period that saw some of the most dramatic events in British history...

The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attemp...

During the Blitz, the morale of the British people was clandestinely monitored by Home Intelligen...

During the Blitz, the morale of the British people was clandestinely monitored by Home Intelligen...

The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attemp...

During the Second World War some 600,000 women were absorbed into the Women's Auxiliary Air Force...

During the Second World War some 600,000 women were absorbed into the Women's Auxiliary Air Force...

An Independent Book of the MonthWhat was the mood of the British people during the middle and lat...

An Independent Book of the MonthWhat was the mood of the British people during the middle and lat...

An Independent Book of the MonthWhat was the mood of the British people during the middle and lat...

On the night of 13 and 14 February 1945 the RAF bombed the city of Dresden, causing devastatin...