At around 7 p.m. on May 26, 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave the order for Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of British troops from the harbor and beaches of Dunkirk. The German forces that
In the summer of 1940 the fate of Britain hung in the balance as across the English Channel the Nazi hordes were massing, preparing to invade this green and pleasant land. That summer, Germany would s
Fascinated by history? Wish you knew more? The Illustrated Introductions are here to help. In this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide, find out everything you need to know about the Second World W
In the early hours of 6 June 1944 Allied troops landed on the coast of northern France. Located directly opposite the Normandy beaches, Hampshire would become the main springboard for Operation Overlo
England today enjoys a rich diversity of folk traditions, many of which can trace their beginnings back hundreds of years. They stem from every phase of antiquity and embody all the peoples who have t
