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Featured battle : Inchon
Part of Korean War
Date : 15 September 1950
Early in the Korean war the mainly American United Nations force was pushed back to a defensive 'toehold' around Pusan. Breaking out was going to be costly so an audacious amphibious flanking move was planned. U.S. marines landed at the port of Inchon and headed inland towards Seoul threatening the North Korean lines of communication and supply. The move had the desired effect causing the North Koreans to withdraw from Pusan.
Featured image :
HMS Victory in drydock
HMS Victory, laid down on 23rd July 1759, is the oldest Commissioned warship in the world and remains the flagship of the 2nd Sea Lord although it no longer floats. It began service with the Royal Navy in 1765 and was the flagship of many famous Admirals including Hood, Jervis (Lord St Vincent) and Nelson himself.
Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43
Featured review :
Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815
Gabriele Esposito
At last we have the companion to Wellington’s Infantry by Gabriele Esposito [reviewed elsewhere on this site]. This book covers the Cavalry and Technical Corps 1800 to 1815 and includes the artillery arm. Naturally in a book of 130 pages the coverage of each unit is slight but sufficient, to build an overview of a whole wing of the army. The content is not confined to British troops but also covers foreign troops in British service and this includes the Kings German Legion.
The many illustrations showing a range of uniforms of different units are really excellent and the bibliography points the reader to further reading.
Bear in mind that the whole army is the subject and content is not limited to those who came under Wellington’s zone of command. Enjoy a jolly interesting read and put this book into your reference section for dipping into as the need arises or when you just feel like looking at some superb illustrations.
We strongly recommend this book.
Pen & Sword Military, 2021
Reviewed : 2021-12-16 14:12:50
