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Tag: military history

July 9, 2017

Glenfinnan Monument

The Young Pretender was not particularly successful in his enterprise to reclaim his grandfather’s throne (though of course, the other event to be mentioned…

July 7, 2017

Lochranza

One of the places well worth visiting on the isle of Arran is Lochranza. At least, in my mind, that is what I thought…

July 6, 2017

Review: Ancient Greek Warship: 500–322 BC, Nic Fields

Ancient Greek Warship: 500–322 BC by Nic Fields My rating: 2 of 5 stars While I find this a good introduction to Athenian ships,…

July 5, 2017

Gariannorum, Litus Saxonicum

The system known today as the Saxon shore forts was a Roman defensive system for the coast of what later became East Anglia. Not…

June 28, 2017

Review: Rome’s Northern Frontier AD 70–235: Beyond Hadrian’s Wall

Rome’s Northern Frontier AD 70–235: Beyond Hadrian’s Wall by Nic Fields My rating: 3 of 5 stars A comprehensive review of the Roman fortifications…

June 28, 2017

‘Rough Castle’, Vallum Antonini

The Antonine Wall is a cousin of the more familiar Vallum Aelium, or Hadrian’s Wall. Was it a sign of imperial hubris by a…

June 27, 2017

Review: Marlborough, Angus Konstam

Marlborough by Angus Konstam My rating: 4 of 5 stars I like the Osprey Command’s concise take on describing everything important. It works well,…

January 26, 2014

Opinion: On the Prevalence of Nelson

Nelson. He always comes up as the first name, and I don’t think he should. Now, let me say that I am a great…

February 22, 2013

On How Mr Asimov Was Correct

I am sure that Isaac Asimov was right about a number of things, and not the least amongst these is his portrayal of General…

November 4, 2012

Review: Japanese Castles AD 250-1540, Stephen Turnbull

I did very much enjoy this introduction to Japanese fortifications for the time period mentioned by Mr Turnbull. But as with nearly any Osprey…

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