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History of War Magazine

29 January, 2026

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History of War

In defence of bomber command

SINCE THE END OF WWII, THE ROLE OF RAF BOMBER COMMAND HAS REMAINED HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL. MARCUS GIBSON ARGUES THAT INSTEAD OF A MURKY LEGACY, ITS FLIGHT CREWS DESERVE THANKS FOR STOPPING NAZI GERMANY

History of War

The first gunpowder wars

In 1494, the high castle walls that had dominated the Middle Ages came tumbling down in clouds of gunpowder smoke. It was the start of a new age

Radio Times Magazine

Thursday

8 JANUARY

Radio Times Magazine

Monday freeview & films

5 JANUARY

History of War

1945 - the reckoning

WAR, EMPIRE AND THE STRUGGLE FOR A NEW WORLD