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Welcome to the British military history task force. If you have any questions about articles or are generally seeking advice, you're encouraged to ask at the main military history talk page, or you can directly approach one of the task force participants below. The coordinators of the Military history WikiProject can be contacted here. ScopeThis task force includes the military history of the United Kingdom, as well as the military histories of its component states (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) in the period before its formation. It also covers earlier military affairs in the same location, such as Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon principalities. Any article related to this task force should be marked by adding |
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- Balin42632003 (talk · contribs) (Royal Navy, British Army, British Empire)
- cla68 (talk · contribs) (World War II Pacific campaign, including the South-East Asian theatre)
- Charlesvvvv (talk · contribs) (Ineterested in all of the British Military and Naval History)
- Cliftonian (talk · contribs) (British Empire, Rhodesians mostly)
- Cunobeline (talk · contribs) (Interested in Royal Regiment of Artillery History)
- DCB4W (talk · contribs) (I'll help with the Civil Wars, as time permits.)
- EnigmaMcmxc (talk · contribs) (WW2 North West Europe 1944-45 and Mediterranean and Middle East theatre)
- Exemplo347 (talk · contribs) Notable British participants (including Victoria Cross recipients) in the Indian Mutiny 1857-59
- Farawayman (talk · contribs) (WW1 (Somme) and WW2 (Mediterranean))
- Gaia Octavia Agrippa (talk · contribs)
- Gavbadger (talk · contribs) (RAF Bases, World War I, World War II, Cold War)
- Greenshed (talk · contribs) (Royal Air Force)
- HLGallon (talk · contribs) (English Civil War, War of 1812, Revolutionary/Napoleonic Wars, Victorian Era, WW2 South-East Asian theatre)
- Innotata (talk · contribs)
- Jim Sweeney (talk · contribs) (british military history , cavalry armour ww2)
- Legoboyvdlp (talk · contribs) (WW2 and WW1)
- Leithp (talk · contribs) (WW2 mostly, though I'm similarly ignorant about a number of 20th c. wars)
- Lynbarn (talk · contribs) (Royal Air Force: mainly post-WW2, esp. Thor missiles in Britain, 1959-63)
- Mandrake079 (talk · contribs) (Naval history, especially Royal Navy 19th and 20th Centuries)
- Maralia (talk · contribs)
- MilborneOne (talk · contribs) (Royal Air Force and aviation)
- Nostalgia of Iran (talk · contribs)
- pbl1998 (talk · contribs) (I focus on the Napoleonic Wars (Peninsular Wars and Naval Warfare in Napoleonic Times mainly)
- Researcher1944 (talk · contribs) (Bomber Command WW2 specialist)
- Sadads (talk · contribs) (doing research on the Royal Navy and nautical culture during the 17tth and 18th centuries)
- SoLando (talk · contribs)
- the_ed17 (talk · contribs) (the Royal Navy in the 20th century)
- Trekphiler (talk · contribs) (WW2 to present, mainly, with special interest in intelligence; cleanup, some Napoleonic period)
- Woody (talk · contribs) (All articles related to the VC, (recipients, lists, etc) Royal Navy related articles)
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- 01 Aug 2016 – Category:Wales castle stubs (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Dawynn (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jun 2016 – Category:British Commando Transport Ships (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Tim! (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jun 2016 – Category:British Commando Equipment (talk · · hist) was CfDed by Tim! (t · c); see discussion
- Featured article candidates
- 16 Jun 2016 – 38th (Welsh) Infantry Division (talk · · hist) was FA nominated by EnigmaMcmxc (t · c); see discussion
- 19 May 2016 – HMS Emerald (1795) (talk · · hist) was FA nominated by Ykraps (t · c); see discussion
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- 14 Nov 2012 – Portal:European military history (talk · · hist) was FPO nominated by Xanchester (t · c); see discussion
- A-Class review
- 22 Feb 2010 – List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review by Magioladitis (t · c); see discussion
- undated – McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in UK service (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
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- undated – Operation Leader (talk · · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- Good article nominees
- 17 Aug 2016 – SIS Building (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Gareth E. Kegg (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Aug 2016 – HMS Devonshire (39) (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c); start
- 16 Aug 2016 – Kingswear Castle (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Hchc2009 (t · c); start
- 16 Aug 2016 – Dartmouth Castle (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Hchc2009 (t · c); start
- 29 Jul 2016 – Anglo-Saxon weaponry (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Biblioworm (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jul 2016 – No. 41 Squadron RAF (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by SPB41Sqn (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2016 – HMS Cornwall (56) (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c) was promoted by Miyagawa (t · c), see discussion
- 12 Aug 2016 – HMS Falmouth (1910) (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c) was promoted by Dr. Blofeld (t · c), see discussion
- 12 Aug 2016 – Harry's Walls (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Hchc2009 (t · c) was promoted by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c), see discussion
- Featured article reviews
- 03 Jun 2016 – George III of the United Kingdom (talk · · hist) was put up for FA review by Frenditor (t · c); see discussion
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- 28 Jul 2016 – Gibraltar (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Asilah1981 (t · c); see discussion
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- 20 Jul 2016 – HMS Alceste (1806) (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Ykraps (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jul 2016 – Siege of Arrah (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Exemplo347 (t · c); see discussion
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- 03 Aug 2016 – MAUD Committee (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved by Hawkeye7 (t · c); see discussion
Resources
Title | Author | ISBN | Year and place published | Publisher | Period | Comments |
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Naval Operations | Corbett, Sir Julian S. & others.. | London | WW1 | 5 volumes, Vol IV by Sir Henry Newbolt | ||
Official History of the Great War, Military Operations Egypt & Palestine. Vol II Part I | Falls, Cyril | 1930 | WWI | |||
Official History of the Great War, Military Operations France and Belgium 1918. Vol II. | Edmonds, Sir J | 1870423941 | 1937 | WWI | link | |
Official History of the Great War, Military Operations France and Belgium 1915. Vol II:Battles of Aubers Ridge, Festubert, and Loos | Edmonds, Sir J | 1870423925 | WWI | a link | ||
Official History of the Great War, Military Operations France and Belgium 1916. Vol I. Sir Douglas Haig' s Command to the 1st July: Battle of the Somme | Edmonds, Sir J | 0901627976 | 1932 | WWI | a link | |
War in the Air. Being the Story of the part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force. Vol 6 | Jones, H A | 9781843424178 | 1937 | WWI | ||
Defence of the United Kingdom | Collier, B | 1-84574055-6 | 1st published 1957 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press | WW2 | Online |
The Campaign in Norway | Derry, T.K. | 1-84574057-2 | 1st published 1952, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press | Online | |
British Military Administration in the Far East, 1943-1946 | Donnison, F. S. V. | 1956-66 London | HMSO | WW2 | ||
Civil Affairs and Military Government: North-West Europe, 1944-46 | Donnison, F. S. V | 1956-66 London | HMSO | WW2 | ||
Civil Affairs and Military Government: Central Organization and Planning | Donnison, F. S. V | 1956-66 London | HMSO | WW2 | ||
The War in France and Flanders | Ellis, L.F.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-056-4 | 1st published 1953, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | Online | |
Victory in the West, Volume I: The Battle of Normandy | Ellis, Major L.F.; Allen RN, Captain G.R.G.; Warhurst, Lieutenant-Colonel A.E.; Robb, Air Chief-Marshal Sir James; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-058-0 | 1st published 1962 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
Victory in the West, Volume II: The Defeat of Germany | Ellis, Major L.F.; Warhurst, Lieutenant-Colonel A.E.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-059-9 | 1st published 1968 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
Allied Administration of Italy 1943-45 | Harris, C. R. S. | 1957, London | ||||
British Intelligence in the Second World War | Hinsley, F.H. & others, | 1979-90, London | HMSO | |||
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume I The Early Successes Against Italy (to May 1941) | Playfair, Ian Stanley Ord; Stitt RN, Commander G.M.S.; Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Toomer, Air Vice-Marshal S.E.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-065-3 | 1st published 1954 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | Online | |
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume II The Germans come to the help of their Ally (1941) | Playfair, Ian Stanley Ord; Flinn RN, Captain F.C.; Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Toomer, Air Vice-Marshal S.E.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-066-1 | 1st published 1956 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | Online | |
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume III: British Fortunes reach their Lowest Ebb (September 1941 to September 1942) | Playfair, Ian Stanley Ord; Flinn RN, Captain F.C.; Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-845740-67-X | 1st published 1960 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume IV: The Destruction of the Axis Forces in Africa | Playfair, Ian Stanley Ord; Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Flinn RN, Captain F.C.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-068-8 | 1st published 1966 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume V: The Campaign in Sicily 1943 and The Campaign in Italy 3rd September 1943 to 31st March 1944 | Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Flinn RN, Captain F.C.; Davies, Major-General H.L.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-069-6 | 1st published 1973 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume VI: Part I - 1st April to 4th June 1944 | Molony, Brigadier C.J.C.; Flinn RN, Captain F.C.; Davies, Major-General H.L.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Revised by Jackson, William G.F.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-070-X | 1st published 1984 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume VI: Part II - June to October 1944 | Jackson, General W.G.F.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-071-8 | 1st published 1987 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The Mediterranean and Middle East, Volume VI: Part III - November 1944 to May 1945 | Jackson, General W.G.F.; Gleave, Group Captain T.P.; Butler (editor), James Ramsay Montagu | 1-84574-072-6 | 1st published 1988 London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The Royal Air Force, 1939-45 | Richards, D. and St George Saunders, H. | 1953-4, London | HMSO | |||
British Military Administration of Occupied Territories in Africa During the Years 1941-1947 | Rodd, Lord Rennel of | 1947, London | HMSO | |||
The War at Sea, Volume I: The Defensive. | Roskill, S.W. | 1-84342803-2 | 1st published 1954, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War at Sea, Volume II: The Period of Balance. | Roskill, S.W. | 1-84342804-0 | 1st published 1956, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War at Sea, Volume III: Part 1 - The Offensive 1 June 1943-31 May 1944. | Roskill, S.W. | 1-84342805-9 | 1st published 1960, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War at Sea, Volume III: Part 2 - The Offensive 1 June 1944-14 August 1945. | Roskill, S.W. | 1-84342806-7 | 1st published 1961, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
Grand Strategy | Various | 1956-76, London | HMSO | |||
Strategic Air Offensive Against Germany (Four Volumes) | Webster, C and Frankland, N. | 978-1845744366 | 1st published 1961, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; naval & Military Press | ||
The War against Japan, Volume I: The Loss of Singapore. The fall of Hong Kong, Malaya and Singapore in 1941-9-1942 | Woodburn Kirby, S. & others | 1-84574060-2 | 1st published 1957-69, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War against Japan, Volume II: India's Most Dangerous Hour. The loss of Burma and Japan's threat to India 1941-1942 | Woodburn Kirby, S. & others | 1-8457406-1 | 1st published 1957-69, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War against Japan, Volume III: The Decisive Battles. Kohima, Imphal and the Chindit Campaigns | Woodburn Kirby, S. & others | 1-84574062-9 | 1st published 1957-69, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War against Japan, Volume IV: The Reconquest of Burma | Woodburn Kirby, S. & others | 1-84574063-7 | 1st published 1957-69, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The War against Japan, Volume V: The Surrender of Japan | Woodburn Kirby, S. & others | 1-84574064-5 | 1st published 1957-69, London; reprinted 2004 | 1st published HMSO; Naval & Military Press Ltd | ||
The British Part in the Korean War (2 volumes) | Farrar-Hockley, A | 978-0116309532 | 1990-95, London | HMSO | Korean War | |
Official History of the Falklands Campaign (2 volumes) | Freedman, Sir L. | 978-0415419123 | 2005, London; revised & updated 2007 | Routledge | Falklands Campaign |
- UK Ministry of Defence History Section
- Imperial War Museum Collections
- Regiments.org
- Britain's Small Wars
- First World War.com
- Britishempire.co.uk - Armed Forces
- Order of Battle Site
- British Unit Histories WWII
- HyperWar British Official Histories
- search the London Gazette. You should be able to find the official record of commissioning and promotion for all officers in British service from 1665 on, + some info on secondment to non-regimental duties (e.g. staff appointments), official letters and despatches (in earlier conflicts, these are often published more or less contemporaneously, in the case of WWII, official despatches weren't published until the late 1940s). Prior to approx 1997 the pdfs have been created by scanning the original paper copies, and then using OCR to generate searchable text, so you're not 100% guaranteed to find what you're looking for. It's worth trying various combinations of full name, initials + surname, and for more recent issues, service number. {{LondonGazette}} can be used to provide consistent formatting, and ease future maintenance of references.
- Documents online at The National Archives has various categories of utility. To see the full original document a fee is required, but often the description returns useful information.