History of War
STRIKE AT AFRICA
Mussolini envisaged building an empire to rival Ancient Rome. Once he’d established his grip on Italy, he set his sights on Abyssinia as the place to begin
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SHOWDOWN IN THE DESERT
The Italian campaigns in Africa sought to end British rule over Egypt and control of the Suez Canal, strengthening Mussolini’s dominance over the Mediterranean
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ITALIANS IN THE EAST
Reeling from his setbacks in North Africa, and eager to prove his forces’ worth against the communist foe, Il Duce sent a large expeditionary force to join the Nazi invasion of the USSR
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AIR BATTLE FOR KURSK
On the eve of Operation Citadel, the Red Air Force sought to pre-empt the attack by smashing the Luftwaffe. The risky spoiling operation failed spectacularly
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PROKHOROVKA AND THE FIGHT FOR HILL 252.2
The Battle of Prokhorovka, on 12 July 1943, was the culmination point of the southern pincer of Operation Citadel. The Soviets ultimately emerged victorious, despite suffering extremely heavy losses to their armour. Here, Dr Ben Wheatley recounts the struggle for one critical position during the battle: Hill 252.2
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SUPER SPREADERS IN THE TRENCHES
During the latter period of WWI, infection and disease were a universal enemy on both sides of no man’s land. Vaccination and prevention methods became essential for survival, never mind victory, on the frontline
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THE IRA'S WAR IN COUNTY TYRONE
The IRA's East Tyrone Brigade was one of its deadliest units. This is the inside story of how one of its attacks triggered a retaliatory ambush by the SAS
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CORPO TRUPPE VOLONTARIE
During the Spanish Civil War, tens of thousands of Italian soldiers fought in Spain to support the fascist Nationalist forces of Francisco Franco
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'HATRED IS NOT THE WAY'
Speaking to mark the publication of his new memoir, Ivor Perl describes how he survived both Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps during the Holocaust
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JOHNSON BEHARRY
Two acts of valour from this young private saved the lives of his comrades in the narrow streets of Al Amarah, Iraq
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5 THINGS YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BEAUTY
Lucy Jane Santos examines a selection of the cosmetic practices our forebears used in a bid to keep themselves looking their best
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August 2023
BBC History Revealed
DOMESTIC BLISS?
From raising children to baking bread, medieval women were forced to bear the brunt of the household duties
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August 2023
BBC History Revealed
CHANGING IDENTITIES
What happens when a spy becomes the subject of other people's investigations? Nige Tassell delves into the life of the Chevalier d'Éon - the French master of disguise who defied conventional notions of gender
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August 2023
BBC History Revealed
WHAT IF...THE CONTINENTAL ARMY HAD NOT ESCAPED AFTER THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND?
Nige Tassell and Professor Benjamin Carp consider the fate of the American colonies had George Washington not ordered his troops to retreat from the battlefield in August 1776
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August 2023
BBC History Revealed
THE HUNT FOR THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN
From Alexander the Great to Sir Edmund Hillary, the Yeti has fascinated visitors to the Himalayas for millennia. Jonny Wilkes follows in the footsteps of the cryptid and the explorers who have spent their lives trying to find it
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August 2023
All About History UK
BEYOND THE MYTHS TROY
Unearth the true history of this legendary city and discover what still remains
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CHINA AFTER MAO
Frank Dikötter discusses the period of economic reform and social change in the wake of the Chairman's death
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STEPHEN OF BLOIS HAD DIED IN THE WHITE SHIP DISASTER?
Without Stephen being able to claim the crown, England may have experienced its first queen regnant
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All About History UK
HOW TO WIN A WAR
Lessons from the greatest battles in history
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TYCHO BRAHE: THE Radical ASTRONOMER
Exploring the heavens has been a pursuit of humankind since the first person looked up to the sky and saw the strange twinkling lights we now know to be the stars and the planets.
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Greatest Battles - BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN
LITTLE BIGHORN RIVER, MONTANA, USA, 25 JUNE 1876
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THE BIRTH OF THE YAKUZA
The Yakuza like to glamourise their samurai origins, but their real roots are in the gambling gangs of two centuries ago
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FAILED COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA
The New World promised riches and expanded empires, but often it was the poorest who paid the price
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RE-DISCOVERING TRANS HISTORY
As the world celebrates international pride month, we spoke to four leading experts about the importance of trans history and their hopes for the future
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6 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Hay Fever
As pollen levels begin to rise, we ask: why is it called hay fever? How did people in the past treat the condition? And why was it originally known as a disease of the upper classes?
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July 2023
BBC History Revealed
A DISMAL EXISTENCE
From fear to boredom, life in the trenches left men battling a range of emotions - as well as lice and rodents
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July 2023
BBC History Revealed
HELL ON EARTH
The battle of the Somme offers a powerful reminder of the brutal reality of trench warfare
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July 2023
BBC History Revealed
Even when out on rest periods they were constantly training for the next 'big push'
PETER HART ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD WAR I TRENCH WARFARE
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July 2023
History of War
REARMAMENT & THE BATTLE OF FRANCE
France entered Second World War while still suffering the effects of the First. Out-thought as much as out-fought, the Armée de L’Air was left ill-equipped in both mindset and aircraft
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LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE
During WWI, the burgeoning French Air Force formed a squadron of volunteer American pilots who served France with distinction over the Western Front
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