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This guide is designed to help those conducting research in all aspects of Irish military history. Commissioned by the Military Heritage of Ireland Trust, which was established in 2000 to foster knowledge of this heritage, it lists the institutions, archives, public bodies and organizations that specifically hold relevant information on military heritage, relating from the earliest times to the present day. Also included is a listing of fortifications, battle sites and places in Ireland relevant to military events in its broadest sense. Where possible, email, website and telephone details are also included, as are museum and archival depositories opening times. The guide is completed with an extensive bibliography listing books and articles that have been published on military history, particularly those in the last twenty years.
From Boudicca rising up in rebellion against the Romans to Spitfires dogfighting with Messerschmitts in the skies over Kent, Britain has been the scene of countless legendary battles, and British soldiers, sailors and airmen have been at the forefront of military prowess and innovation both at home and worldwide.
Explore Chester's military heritage, from Roman times to the present day, in this illustrated guide.
England’s Military Heritage from the Air presents the story of the country’s rich military heritage using photographs from the Aerofilms Collection. Covering over 6,000 years, it reflects the changing threats faced by England from enemies without, and conflicts within. The book covers everything from hillforts to aircraft carriers and includes the castles, battle sites, ships and aircraft that have witnessed the changing character of warfare. Ending with how victory and sacrifice are commemorated and remembered, England’s Military Heritage from the Air is a tribute to the courage, skill and endurance of the people who have suffered yet prevailed.
Award-winning military historian Neil R. Storey explores the military heritage of Northumberland, from Roman times to the present day.
Aldershot's military heritage, from the Crimean War to the present day.
Chesterfield's military heritage, from the Romans to the present day.
This book offers the first comprehensive scholarly analysis of the current meaning and scope of military necessity – a key concept in the international legal framework for the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflicts since the adoption of the 1954 Hague Convention. Academic discussions commonly view military necessity uniquely through the lens of international humanitarian or international criminal law. In her book, Berenika Drazewska presents a more comprehensive perspective, examining developments across various strands of international law arisen since 1954. This novel approach demonstrates how international cultural heritage law affords a particularly strict meaning to mi...
Explore Wiltshire's military heritage, from Roman times to the present day, in this illustrated guide.