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Ashley Jackson on a comparison of two episodes in which Britain feared invasion
Julian Humphrys enjoys an overview of a thousand years of warfare
Ashley Jackson enjoys a general history of the army, from the English Civil War to the war on terror
Alan Forrest admires a new history of the battle for Europe in the early 19th century
Catherine Clinton enjoys a sophisticated contribution to the library of top books on the American Civil War
Jonathan Phillips on an engaging read underpinned by academic rigour
From camp followers to girls disguised as men, John Childs looks at a book describing the various roles of the many women involved in warfare
John France is impressed and entertained by tales of devious exploits by medieval warriors
This is a comprehensive account of the often opportunistic life of one of England's greatest generals, says Julian Humphrys
Release of the silent movie In Old California. Directed by DW Griffith of the Biograph Company, it was the first film to be shot in Hollywood.
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