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Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · Sep 11

In the new issue of Military History Matters, out now:
• From World War to Cold War
• Napoleon’s turncoats
• Battle for Magna Carta
• King of the Vandals
Plus news, competitions, & more. Subscribe via the link in our bio.

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MHM October/ November 2025 | Military History Matters

The October/ November 2025 issue of Military History Matters, the British military history magazine, is out now. The best way to access the magazi ...

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Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · Jun 17

'Newhaven Fort's ten-acre fortifications still represent the largest defensive structure built in Sussex.' For our latest issue, Carly Jones paid a visit to the recently re-opened landmark. Read more:
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Newhaven Fort | The Past

Reviewing the best military history exhibitions with Carly Jones.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · Jun 16

In the first of three articles about celebrated military figures who changed allegiances, Nigel Jones looks at shifting loyalties in English civil conflicts. Read more:
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Turncoats: When commanders swap sides | The Past

In the first of three articles about celebrated military figures who changed allegiances, Nigel Jones looks at shifting loyalties in English civil conflicts.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · Jun 2

Congratulations to Ian Knight, whose book 'Warriors in Scarlet: The Life and Times of the Last Redcoats' was voted the MHM Book of the Year 2025 by our readers.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 30

MHM's film critic and regular contributor, the historian and broadcaster Taylor Downing, has launched a new YouTube channel in which he talks about different chapters from history. You can watch his video about VE Day here:
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VE Day Taylor Downing

YouTube video by Taylor Downing Historian

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 30

There's not long left to enter our latest #competition! This time, we’re giving away two sets of day tickets to the @chalkefestival.bsky.social in June. Enter here:
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MHM Competition: June/July 2025 | Military History Matters

This issue, we’re giving away two sets of day tickets to the Chalke History Festival Taking place from 23 to 29 June, Chalke History Festival is one of the ...

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Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 28

'With "Chain of Fire", the breadth of the hard-fought campaigns in Egypt and the Sudan is properly explained in a deeply informative, but entertaining way.' Our review of this new history by Peter Hart:
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Chain of Fire: campaigning in Egypt and the Sudan, 1882-1898 | The Past

REVIEW BY PATRICK MERCER If, as a youngster, you enjoyed those wonderful films Khartoum, The Four Feathers and Young Winston, you were not alone. I sat as t ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 27

'An important addition to the growing corpus of new literature on this fascinating and complicated battle.' Our review of 'Midway: the Pacific War’s most famous battle' by Mark E Stille. Read more:
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Midway: the Pacific War’s most famous battle | The Past

REVIEW BY MARK DeSANTIS The Battle of Midway in early June 1942 is arguably the most significant naval encounter of the Second World War, and easily one of ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 23

'Warfare will undoubtedly prove to be one of the most powerful films of the year.' MHM's Taylor Downing reviews the new movie written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland.
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War on Film - Warfare | The Past

Taylor Downing reviews the latest film releases.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 22

What would have happened if Japan hadn’t surrendered? David Porter examines the Allied plans for the largest amphibious assault of all time.
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Operation Downfall: The planned invasions of Japan, 1945-1946 | The Past

What would have happened if Japan hadn’t surrendered? David Porter examines the Allied plans for the largest amphibious assault of all time.

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you!

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 21

'This book is to be strongly recommended to anyone who seeks to understand the origins of the First World War within a truly global context.' Our review of 'Ring of Fire' by @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social.
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Ring of Fire: a new global history of the outbreak of the First World War | The Past

REVIEW BY JONATHAN EATON In recent years, historians have increasingly sought to understand major conflicts from a genuinely global perspective. While this ...

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · May 21

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Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 21

'This book is to be strongly recommended to anyone who seeks to understand the origins of the First World War within a truly global context.' Our review of 'Ring of Fire' by @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social.
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Ring of Fire: a new global history of the outbreak of the First World War | The Past

REVIEW BY JONATHAN EATON In recent years, historians have increasingly sought to understand major conflicts from a genuinely global perspective. While this ...

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · May 22

The reviews for Ring of Fire are so far beyond anything we could have hoped for. We set ourselves massively lofty ambitions when we started writing. It’s a relief we might not have fallen completely flat on our faces!

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 21

'This book is to be strongly recommended to anyone who seeks to understand the origins of the First World War within a truly global context.' Our review of 'Ring of Fire' by @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social.
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Ring of Fire: a new global history of the outbreak of the First World War | The Past

REVIEW BY JONATHAN EATON In recent years, historians have increasingly sought to understand major conflicts from a genuinely global perspective. While this ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 21

'This book is to be strongly recommended to anyone who seeks to understand the origins of the First World War within a truly global context.' Our review of 'Ring of Fire' by @alexchurchill.bsky.social and @pikegrey1418.bsky.social.
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Ring of Fire: a new global history of the outbreak of the First World War | The Past

REVIEW BY JONATHAN EATON In recent years, historians have increasingly sought to understand major conflicts from a genuinely global perspective. While this ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 20

'As a young man, I couldn’t wait to come to Europe and visit all the sites I’d read about.' MHM speaks to @phillipspobrien.bsky.social about admirable dictators and his fascination with failure:
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Phillips Payson O’Brien | The Past

The American-born writer and academic Phillips Payson O’Brien on an admirable dictator, and his fascination with failure.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 19

'The 872-day siege of St Petersburg during World War II, a remarkable and horrifying story of endurance, is the subject of this wonderfully written new book by Sinclair McKay.' Our review:
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Saint Petersburg: sacrifice and redemption in the city that defied Hitler | The Past

REVIEW BY CALUM HENDERSON St Petersburg has an immensely dark history. Built largely by slave labour on the orders of Peter the Great in the early 1700s, it ...

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Clare Mulley @claremulley.bsky.social · May 14

I’m thrilled that #AgentZo has been awarded silver in the #MilitaryHistoryMatters magazine #BookOfTheYear2025 awards. Wonderful to get this recognition for her story, especially among such an impressive shortlist! 🧵1/3

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 19

The find was made last autumn by construction workers who were renovating a football pitch in the Simmering district of the city. Read more:
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Mass grave of Roman soldiers found in Vienna linked to 'catastrophic event' | The Past

An ‘unprecedented’ mass grave of Roman soldiers has been uncovered in Vienna. The find was made last autumn by construction workers who were renovating a fo ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 14

And the winner of the Gold Award - the Military History Matters Book of the Year 2020 - is 'Warriors in Scarlet: The Life and Times of the Last Redcoats' by Ian Knight, published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 14

The winner of the Silver Award this year is 'Agent Zo: The Untold Story of Fearless WWII Resistance Fighter Elżbieta Zawacka' by @claremulley.bsky.social, published by Orion.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 14

The winner of the Bronze Award this year is 'Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King' by Dan Jones, published by Head of Zeus.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 14

We're delighted to announce the winners of this year's MHM Book Awards, sponsored by The Cultural Experience.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 8

In the latest issue of Military History Matters magazine, out now:
• Endgame in Japan: World War II’s devastating final act
• The last warrior monarch: William III and the Nine Years War
• A new way of war: the road to Appomattox
Plus news, competitions, and more. Subscribe via the link in our bio.

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · May 7

In this image, St Paul’s Cathedral is dramatically illuminated on the night of #VEDay, 8 May 1945, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. Read more about how the country celebrated:
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Celebrations at St Paul’s, VE Day, 8 May 1945 | The Past

In this image, St Paul’s Cathedral is dramatically illuminated on the night of VE Day, 8 May 1945, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. S ...

Military History Matters @militaryhistorymag.bsky.social · Feb 12

'A compelling and beautifully written analysis that proves a worthy successor to Ernle Bradford’s masterpiece of 60 years ago.'

Our review of The Great Siege of Malta by Marcus Bull.
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The Great Siege of Malta | The Past

REVIEW BY STEVE TIBBLE Writing a major new popular history about the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, in which the Knights Hospitaller – a Catholic military or ...