1410 The Battle of Mirbat
In the early morning of 18th July 1972 nine British SAS soldiers stationed at a fort outside the coastal town of Mirbat in Southern Oman saw approaching in the distance what they believed…
Cavalry in the Ancient World
True cavalry with men mounted on horse back started to appear from the 9th century BC, as chariots were slowly replaced. Imposing they were used in shock charges, their rapid movement made them…
Episode 015 – Interview with Jasper Oorthuys of Ancient Warfare Magazine
In this episode, I get a chance to talk to Jasper Oorthuys, the Editor-in-Chief of Ancient Warfare Magazine. Jasper and I talk about the magazine (of which I am a big fan), and his background…
Episode 015- Interview with Jasper Oorthuys of Ancient Warfare Magazine [ 42:33 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (57)SPECIAL Tony Iveson DFC
Tony Iveson learnt to fly before the outbreak of the Second World War. Flying the famous Spitfire throughout the Battle of Britain he survived a ditching in the sea after he ran out of fuel chasing a…
SPECIAL – The Great Escape: A Personal Account – Escape
In 1940 18 year old trainee navigator, Frank Stone, was shot down on his second bombing mission. He eventually ended up in Sagan StalagLuft III – the camp made renowned in the classic…
SPECIAL – The Great Escape: A Personal Account – Tunnelling
In 1940 18 year old trainee navigator, Frank Stone, was shot down on his second bombing mission. He eventually ended up in Sagan StalagLuft III – the camp made renowned in the classic…
SPECIAL – The Great Escape: A Personal Account – POW
In 1940 18 year old trainee navigator, Frank Stone, was shot down on his second bombing mission. He eventually ended up in Sagan StalagLuft III – the camp made renowned in the classic…
SPECIAL – The Great Escape: A Personal Account – Capture
In 1940 18 year old trainee navigator, Frank Stone, was shot down on his second bombing mission. He eventually ended up in Sagan StalagLuft III – the camp made renowned in the classic…






























