November 24, 2016 at 10:44 am
THIS ISSUE FEATURES:
PEARL HARBOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY:
The Day of Infamy
Robert Mitchell takes a close look at the point where Britain’s war finally changed following the infamous Japanese attack on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Veteran of Valour – Hong Kong VC
Steve Snelling highlights a tale of desperate and bloody courage as the only other-rank soldier to have served in both wars and to have won a VC in the Second is thrown into the brutal struggle against the Japanese for control of Hong Kong.
Spitfire Squadron Down Under
John Ash analyses the origins of Japan’s potent early-war strike capability and sheds light on the plucky British raid on Taranto which inspired them, examining why both operations left their respective navies wanting.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
Chocolate Soldiers
Britain at War magazine’s youngest contributor, Joshua Dine, takes a look at the varied activities of the Cadbury chocolate company during the Second World War and the diversity of goods produced at their Bourneville factory.
Commemorative Events 1916 – 2016
Our editorial team and editorial correspondence look back on a year of commemoration, revisiting some of the key moments of 1916 marked throughout 2016.
Victory Through The Lens
Mark Barnes highlights the bravery of war photographers as he shares a selection of unique and iconic photographs taken on the frontline by men armed with only a camera.
AND MUCH MORE!
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By: 2005burty - 8th December 2017 at 19:06
Great Mag …