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1942 Attack in the Coral Sea
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1942 Attack in the Coral Sea
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Following simultaneous attacks on territories across the western Pacific in December 1941, Japan began a campaign of colonial expansion for resources in the region, aiming to take advantage of the European colonial powers’ thinly spread military reserves. On 23 January the Japanese overran the Australian-held port of Rabaul, an important... More
51st Highland Division in Europe 1936–44
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51st Highland Division in Europe 1936–44
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The 51st Highland Division was renowned for its ability and bravery in combat, and played a significant role in World Wars I and II. The Division’s insignia was identified by its red ‘HD’, on a blue background and contained within a red circle, and they were nicknamed ‘Harper’s Duds’ after... More
Action at McDowell 8 May 1862
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Action at McDowell 8 May 1862
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‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s spring 1862 Shenandoah Valley operation in West Virginia was essentially diversionary. The Union armies in the East were in the process of mounting an offensive against the Confederate capital Richmond, and Jackson’s aim was to tie up Union military resources through a campaign of manoeuvre. In this he... More
Advance into the Amiens Salient 8–25 August 1918
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Advance into the Amiens Salient 8–25 August 1918
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Victory in the Second Battle of the Marne at the beginning of August emboldened Marshal Foch, the Allied Supreme Commander, to order a full offensive on 8 August. It was decided to focus on Picardy rather than Flanders, as the terrain better suited tank warfare. The attack was broad based,... More
Advance to Königsberg October 1944–April 1945
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Advance to Königsberg October 1944–April 1945
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The Red Army’s Baltic Offensive, which began in the autumn of 1944, focussed on pushing German Army Group North out of Russia and the Baltic countries, which it had occupied since the German invasion in 1941. Continuing the momentum in the Soviet Union’s favour all along the eastern front, the... More
Africa in World War II 1940–43
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Africa in World War II 1940–43
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British Commonwealth forces achieved the first Allied campaign victory of the war. Mussolini had been quick to follow his declaration of war (June 1940) with invasions of British Somaliland, Sudan and Kenya. But the British seized maritime control and counterattacked forcefully. By April 1941, East Africa had been secured, with... More
Aircraft Deployment on the Western Front 1918
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Aircraft Deployment on the Western Front 1918
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In 1918 nearly 6,000 Allied planes and over 4,000 German planes were deployed on the western front. These planes were used for reconnaissance, air to air combat and attacks on enemy infantry. By 1918 these planes were heavy enough to arm with machine guns and carry grenades. They were also... More
Allied Advance North from Rome, June – November 1944
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Allied Advance North from Rome, June – November 1944
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Having broken through the Gustav Line and captured Rome, the Allies pursued the German 10th Army, which was retreating northwards, demolishing bridges and mining the roads as it went. Nevertheless, by 17 June the Allies had rapidly reached the Trasimere Line. Meanwhile, however, the Germans had been building a new... More
Allied Advance to 31 August 1944
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Allied Advance to 31 August 1944
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After the closing of Falaise Pocket on 22 August and resultant death or surrender of around 60,000 German troops, the last German stronghold within Allied lines was enveloped. The Allies were now free to march northeast to clear the coastal ports which were under orders not to surrender because they... More
Allied Blockades of Germany Late 1914
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Allied Blockades of Germany Late 1914
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In July 1914, the Royal Navy initiated the observational and distant blockades. The North Sea was filled with ‘observational’ vessels that patrolled its waters looking for enemy ships, submarines and contraband, and stopping and searching shipping. Contraband meant any foods or raw materials destined for Germany. Within weeks, surveillance was... More
Allied Recapture of Burma December 1944-February 1945
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Allied Recapture of Burma December 1944-February 1945
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With the momentum of the war finally swinging in their favour, the Allied forces of the British Empire, US, and China launched a three-front attack on Burma. The push into Burma had to be completed within six months before the start of the next monsoon season. In the south, Indian... More
Antietam Campaign 4–20 September 1862
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Antietam Campaign 4–20 September 1862
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In September 1862, the Union was at a low ebb. In July, their Army of the Potomac had been repeatedly outfought and outthought by Robert E. Lee, their attempt to capture Richmond a humiliating failure. In August, the Army of Virginia was decisively defeated at the Second Battle of Bull... More