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Featured battle : Hüningen
Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Date : 27 November 1796 - 01 February 1797
The Austrians succeded in taking this bridgehead over the Rhine. Casualties were light on both sides, and most of the French garrison were able to withdraw to escape capture.
Featured image :
Monument to the Builders of Hadrians Wall
A monument built at the eastern most end of Hadrians Wall at the fort and museum of Segedunum. It is based on names from Century stones found along the length of the wall recording the Centurions in charge of the work parties on the construction.
Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43
Featured review :
Roman Britain's Missing Legion
Simon Elliot
Here we have an historical detective story pursued with academic rigour. The mystery trail is that of the legio IX Hispana from its raising by Octavian in 44/43 BC to its disappearance from the historical record between 104 and 108 AD. All the plausible explanations are dealt with. The four major possibilities/probabilities are each considered both in an evidential way and speculative way. The conclusions are as precise and strong as the evidence allows. This raising and discussion of the possibilities is the substance of the book and is fascinating to follow
There are some appropriate photographs and an excellent bibliography. .To give away the conclusion would be to spoil a real detective story.
We highly recommend this book.
Pen & Sword Military, 2021
Reviewed : 2021-06-13 10:28:52
