Military

David Rooney describes the extraordinary exploits of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, the German soldier who kept the Allies tied down in Africa throughout the Great War.

After three years, the conflict came to an end on October 16th, 1949.

Simon Fowler describes the huge upsurge in charity work in Britain in the First World War, concluding that it was an important way of uniting the nation behind the war effort.

William D. Rubinstein takes issue with the argument that Britain could have done more to prevent the Holocaust.

Lindsey Hughes reviews the controversial career of perhaps the most significant figure in Russian history.

The sorry history of ethnic conflict in the Balkans, concluding that forgeign intervention has needlessly fanned the flames of nationalism.

The Paris Commune of 1871, which ended with the most ferocious outbreak of civil violence in 19th century Europe, is still a subject of intense historical interest and controversy.

Stewart Binns introduces the new series which uses colour film footage found of the conflict.

David Chandler tells how Napoleon’s first battle with the British saved the vital port of Toulon – and opened the door to a glittering military career.

David Nash argues that opposition to the Second Boer War began the tradition of peace politics that has flourished through the twentieth century.