Tag: Military History
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An Instrument of War – The story of the Great Highland Bagpipe in ‘The Year of The Prince’
Sam Mackenzie details the history of the Great Highland Bagpipe as ‘an instrument of war’.
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Lethal Mobility on the Cheap: The Past and Present of the Plucky Technical
The technical is known for its affordability and mobility, making it vital for certain unconventional types of conflicts. Aleksandrs Skulte describes the history of this peculiar but ingenious military vehicle.
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The History of Hadrian’s Wall
Written by Amy Hendrie. Hadrian’s Wall remains an enduring monument in the imagination of the English-speaking world, but what were it origins, utility and function? This piece reveals the wall to be more than just an enclosing measure, but a spatial site that created new connections.
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Masquerade: Silk embroidered postcards of World War One
Written by Megan Crutchley. The practice of soldiers sending items home was a common occurrence. Megan Crutchley investigates the values and intimacies of sending silk embroidered postcards home, as well as its industrial impact.
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George McClellan’s Fall from Grace
Written by Amy Hendrie. The course of the American Civil War is well tracked, and yet the contributions of George McClellan both helped and hindered progress throughout the endeavour. Dispatched by Abraham Lincoln, what caused such a fall from grace?
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