Romanov Exiles: How Britain Betrayed the Russian Royal Family
Jan 3, 2019 · The attitude of King George V and the British government towards all the Grand Dukes, not just the Tsar. They were definitely not wanted in this country. When Grand Duke …
1916’s Easter Rising transformed Great Britain as well as Ireland
Apr 22, 2016 · There’s a difficulty around remembering them because it can create Anglo-Irish tensions. I would say also that there’s a problem in the historiography in that I think there’s a …
Wellington: The Iron Duke | All About History
May 18, 2015 · Wellington’s leadership was central to British success in the Peninsular War. Many of his leading subordinates – including capable, intelligent soldiers like Rowland Hill and …
On This Day – The End of Sweet Rationing in the Aftermath of …
Feb 5, 2014 · On this day in 1953, Britain saw the end of sweet rationing, which originally came about in July 1942 when demand far outstripped supply. T he Minister of Food, Major Gwilym …
Regency Britain – Discover the era of decadence, scandal and …
Dec 18, 2024 · From the madness of King George, which precipitated the period, to the industrial revolution, you can learn all about what was happening in the royal courts, battlegrounds, …
Battle of the Bulge 1944: Hitler’s last gamble | All About History
Dec 16, 2018 · December each year focuses the mind on the winter Ardennes Campaign of 1944, one of Germany’s last major offensives against the Western Allies after D-Day.
Samuel Hodge, the West India Regiments & Britain's Forgotten …
Nov 6, 2017 · The action took place in the Gambia in 1866. British influence in the region was being challenged by forces associated with Marabouts (Muslim clerics). A British force of less …
Michael Wood on Athelstan’s ‘Great War’ to Unite Anglo-Saxon …
Jan 2, 2018 · He was now “Emperor of the world of Britain” and his rapid conquests bred great resentments among his enemies that culminated in a ‘Great War’ in 937. Led by the Viking …
Battle of Britain ace Paul Farnes: “I didn’t think we were going to ...
Mar 6, 2017 · It’s a wonderful service, the abbey is full and Dr Hall, the dean of Westminster is charming. He enjoys having the Battle of Britain in the cathedral. We can’t have it more than …
Who was the youngest British Monarch? | All About History
May 22, 2014 · The only child of King Henry V, little Henry VI ascended to the throne at just 8 months and 25 days old making him the youngest king in British history.