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People, places and unexpected moments from our shared history.

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General interest

A Frenchman's Act of Chivalry
A Frenchman's Act of Chivalry
In the triumph and tragedy of British Colonel Hervey's life, a noble act on the battlefield by a French officer stands out. 
Count Dracula's War on Islam
Count Dracula's War on Islam
A True Story of Cruelty, Power and Betrayal as the real Dracula battles with the Islamic forces of the Ottoman or Turkish Empire.
Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
Bolivar is one of the most significant military figures in the history of the New World yet is a relative unknown to the English-speaking historical enthusiasts. This article attempts to rectify this.

Military slang

Old Fogey: a Chelsea pensioner

OLD FOGEY

The term dates to as early as 1785 and was a nickname for an invalided or pensioned soldier. It is derived from the French word fougeau meaning fierce or fiery. It was a respectful expression.

Weaponry

The British Firebombing of Quebec, 1759
The British Firebombing of Quebec, 1759
The most destructive event in the entire French and Indian War was the bombardment of Quebec.  Fire was used on both sides from fire ships to firebombs. What happened and the technology used is covered here.
How to Mount a Flint on American and British Muskets
How to Mount a Flint on American and British Muskets: A History
Is lead, copper or leather better to hold a flint in place?  What color of flint was best?  How do you adjust the angle for a perfect ignition?  Advise from historical sources is revealed.

Military recipes

From the archives

 Royal Navy Uniform in Elizabethan Times
This is a copy of one of the first orders concerning the dress of the Royal Navy. It is reproduced here in old English complete with the original spellings.
 Experimental British General Service Medal.
Early into the reign of William IV there was a cry from military officers that a medal be issued for the services of soldiers in times of conflict. Described and illustrated here is one suggested pattern.
 Military Tailor Drawings.
Displayed here are some historic tailor drawings of military uniforms of a feature British regiment during the Napoleonic Wars.

Where it began

Our original “Military Heritage: The Internet Magazine” banner from 1995.

Original Military Heritage: The Internet Magazine banner, 1995