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Featured battle : Harlem Heights
Part of American War of Independence
Date : 16 September 1776
Following the American's abandonment of New York, Howe's British regulars slowly pursued, but Washington halted them at the Harlem Heights. As the British then advanced down East River, Washington was again forced to withdraw.
Featured image :
The Imperial Camel Corps Monument, London

A monument dedicated to a most unusual British brigade formed in Egypt in 1916 which fought in the Palestine Campaign and was only disbanded in 1919. The 4 battalions comprised troops from Britain, Australia and New Zealand and included artillery from Hong Kong and India. The monument is of a soldier on camel-back and has the inscriptions of the names of those who died on plaques on all 4 sides.
Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43
Featured review :
Coastal Defences of the British Empire
Daniel MacCannell
The physical structures for the defence of the coasts are occasionally touched upon but rarely dealt with in detail. That this book does just that makes it special. The text flows easily and covers the political background, the designs and discussions around them and goes on to the building, equipping and manning of the great variety of structures. In addition to the British Isle overseas territories are covered. There are lots of illustrations placed in their relevant locations throughout the book. Among the extensive end notes there are many references out to further reading.
This is both an informative and enjoyable read which we recommend to all readers.
Pen & Sword Military, 2021
Reviewed : 2021-07-05 11:09:17