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Featured battle : The Glorious 1st of June
Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Date : 01 June 1794
Admiral Villaret with a fleet of twenty six ships of the line was attacked by a twenty five strong British fleet under Admiral Richard Howe. The British had the wind and Howe was able to choose his attack. The French were defeated although only six prizes were taken and one ship sunk. Howe was criticized for not following up such a clear cut victory.
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British Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier
Built on the same basic chassis as the Saladin Armoured Car (see entry), this 6 wheel drive APC was designed in 1952 and has served with the British army until the 1990's, latterly in an urban role in Northern Ireland, and with many other countries until very recently. The engine is mounted forward of the centrally positioned driver, and a squad of 10 troops could be carried in the armoured crew compartment, accessible by the twin rear doors. A hand-operated turret could contain a 7.62mm machine gun such as the bren and ports down the flanks and in the rear doors permitted the occupants to fire their personal weapons. It had the same performance as the Saladin, a speed of 45mph, good cross-country performance and the ability to operate on 5 wheels to cope with mine damage.
Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43
Featured review :
Pilot Cutters Under Sail
Tom Cunliffe
Not only an authorative review of the development of these special craft but a social history of a 'special' working group. There is plenty of well researched 'meat' for the specialist but it is so well written as to be accessible and to be enjoyed by the interested reader. Some previous knowledge of small boat sailing is helpful otherwise read the last two chapters first. Although it could be a 'coffee-table book' once started I found it difficult to put down.
Seaforth Publishing, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 2013
Reviewed : 2013-12-20 19:57:26
