25 PAGE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TOP TWENTY BATTLEFIELD SITES OF THE WESTERN FRONT
In a special supplement that continues ‘Britain at War’ magazine marking the commemorations surrounding the centenary of the First World War, we highlight battlefield visiting and also pick out a ‘top twenty’ of iconic and historic battlefield sites on the Western Front.
FEATURING:
ATTACK OF THE EAGLES
On 13 August 1940 the Luftwaffe launched its ‘Adlertag’ (Eagle Day) assault across a wide front, attacking the RAF in the air and on the ground. The operation, overall, did not go entirely to plan and in this feature one specific air action involving a group of Messerschmitt 110s that were engaged by RAF fighters high above the Dorset coast is examined.
EXERCISE ADLERTAG
Following on from ‘Attack of The Eagles’ this feature charts the archaeological investigation of one of the crash sites of the Messerschmitt 110s downed over Dorset on 13 August 1940. The project was undertaken as part of the MOD-sponsored ‘Operation Nightingale’ project which uses archaeology to help rehabilitate injured British service personnel.
BATTLE OF CAMP BASTION
To mark the cessation of British combat operations in Afghanistan during October 2014 we look at the story of the Taliban’s assault on Camp Bastion when fifteen insurgents managed to get inside the perimeter of the main ISAF operating base during 2012, causing very significant damage during what was a boldly audacious attack.
HMS ROCKINGHAM – FRIENDLY FIRE EPISODE
HMS Rockingham sailed from Rosyth on 25 September 1944 to patrol off the Scottish coast as safety ship during live firing exercises. In the event it was her crew who would need to be rescued after an unfortunate ‘friendly fire’ episode.
BARRAGE BALLOONS
The story of barrage balloons in the overall picture of the air war over Britain is often overlooked but in this feature the part played by these silver monsters of the sky is examined in detail. Surprisingly, the hazard they presented to allied aircraft was significant and far more ‘friendly’ aircraft were either destroyed or damaged by the balloons.
OPERATION ‘THESIS’ – CRETE 1943
After the German occupation of Crete the Allies had been relatively impotent in terms of making any meaningful assault on this important island. However, during 1943 the RAF came up with a plan to carry out a mass attack using about one hundred Hurricanes and a number of medium bombers.
AND MUCH MORE!
Britain At War October issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.40 from WHSmith and other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy from our online shop or download a digital version here.
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25 PAGE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TOP TWENTY BATTLEFIELD SITES OF THE WESTERN FRONT
In a special supplement that continues ‘Britain at War’ magazine marking the commemorations surrounding the centenary of the First World War, we highlight battlefield visiting and also pick out a ‘top twenty’ of iconic and historic battlefield sites on the Western Front.
FEATURING:
ATTACK OF THE EAGLES
On 13 August 1940 the Luftwaffe launched its ‘Adlertag’ (Eagle Day) assault across a wide front, attacking the RAF in the air and on the ground. The operation, overall, did not go entirely to plan and in this feature one specific air action involving a group of Messerschmitt 110s that were engaged by RAF fighters high above the Dorset coast is examined.
EXERCISE ADLERTAG
Following on from ‘Attack of The Eagles’ this feature charts the archaeological investigation of one of the crash sites of the Messerschmitt 110s downed over Dorset on 13 August 1940. The project was undertaken as part of the MOD-sponsored ‘Operation Nightingale’ project which uses archaeology to help rehabilitate injured British service personnel.
BATTLE OF CAMP BASTION
To mark the cessation of British combat operations in Afghanistan during October 2014 we look at the story of the Taliban’s assault on Camp Bastion when fifteen insurgents managed to get inside the perimeter of the main ISAF operating base during 2012, causing very significant damage during what was a boldly audacious attack.
HMS ROCKINGHAM – FRIENDLY FIRE EPISODE
HMS Rockingham sailed from Rosyth on 25 September 1944 to patrol off the Scottish coast as safety ship during live firing exercises. In the event it was her crew who would need to be rescued after an unfortunate ‘friendly fire’ episode.
BARRAGE BALLOONS
The story of barrage balloons in the overall picture of the air war over Britain is often overlooked but in this feature the part played by these silver monsters of the sky is examined in detail. Surprisingly, the hazard they presented to allied aircraft was significant and far more ‘friendly’ aircraft were either destroyed or damaged by the balloons.
OPERATION ‘THESIS’ – CRETE 1943
After the German occupation of Crete the Allies had been relatively impotent in terms of making any meaningful assault on this important island. However, during 1943 the RAF came up with a plan to carry out a mass attack using about one hundred Hurricanes and a number of medium bombers.
AND MUCH MORE!
Britain At War October issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.40 from WHSmith and other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy from our online shop or download a digital version here.