Overlooked by most histories of the era of early armor, Robert Macfie was a visionary who first pressed the use of tracks to the Landships Committee at a time when ‘big-wheel’ machines were seen as the solution to the problems on the Western Front, namely barbed wire and machine guns....
One aspect of the Royal Navy which is frequently overlooked or downright forgotten, is the topic of Torpedo Boats. Just as for Gunboats. But it’s understandable as these vessels are more generally assimilated to small navies, not the world’s largest one. And what the RN did not lacked w...
The book begins with the sites used by the pioneers prior to 1914, such as the Royal Aircraft Factory, the Spencer Brothers and E T Willows, through the expansion of the RNAS Airship Service during WW1, to the most recent developments at Cardington with Hybrid Air Vehicles' Airlander 10.M...
What British ships were sunk in the Falkland Islands War? Who won the Anglo-Zulu War? How did the Battle of Britain get its name? Who won the Second Boer War? What was the Battle of Saratoga? What war was the Battle of Waterloo in? During what war was the Battle of Blenheim? What...
Labuanis an island off the coast of Northern Borneo. For centuries, the South China Sea has existed as a critical trade route between Asia and the West. With such lucrative trade ships passing through its waters, it was also a prime target for pirates. Seeking a base of operations to comb...
A life-long ships cook, Green worked the longest days of any on the expedition on a regular basis, from early morning till evening, preparing meals for 28 hungry men. He gave over 1,000 lectures about the expedition throughout a long life on his return to England. ...
At about 1:45 am, the 12th destroyer flotilla, consisting of 15 ships, was ready to attack the German dreadnought formation. However, because of an incorrect report, the offensive was halted. Following this, leader Faulknor increased her speed without a signal, causing stretching in the ship ...