The British have been involved in a lot of wars in their time: The Boar Wars, World War One, World War Two, The Falklands, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq, just to name a few. For that reason it was only natural for us to create this list of the best British war movi...
The impact of both wars has, of course, been the focus of much attention by American historians. British historians, too, express an interest in the American Revolution, but for the period following Britain's 'loss' of her North American colonies their interest in the United States tends to...
This article examines the proliferation of theories about the nature of this emotion within the British and American forces during the First and Second World Wars. The military recognized the impact of new technologies upon human physiology and psychology, elaborated ways of interpreting the particular...
Maharaja, (from mahat, “great,” and rājan, “king”), an administrative rank in India; generally speaking, a Hindu prince ranking above a raja. Used historically, maharaja refers specifically to a ruler of one of the principal native states of India.
Actually, of course, it’s about a number of things: the improbable love affair between a British pilot forced to bale out of his plane and the American girl who takes his mayday call; the long-tricky ‘special relationship’ between Britain and the US, strained during the later years of...
The First 150 Years of American Warfare Douglas Edward Leach: Arms for Empire: A Military History of the British Colonies in North America, 1607–1763. (Ne... The First 150 Years of American Warfare Douglas Edward Leach: Arms for Empire: A Military History of the British Colonies in North...
separately from Britain. Many parts of the empire contributed troops and resources to the war effort and took a growing independent view. Both wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its empire. Although Great Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, it had been econom...
American in Hollywood to sign a long.term contract with a major movie studio。 Her deal with MGM stated that she would never play the role of a servant. During this period, African。American actors were mostly limited to playing servants or African natives。
dates that involve aimless walks and visits to the chip shop will ring just a little bit more true-to-life than American cinema's endless parade of proms, beach parties and sporting events. View it as a companion piece to the director'sLocal Hero, and settle yourself in for some of the...
Thus, the domination of the high seas by the British and the growing morale and capacity for achievement of the battle-seasoned British and American soldiers were factors of the utmost importance in determining the outcome of the war. 1 of 5 English engraving celebrating the blockade of ...