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CONTENTS
October/November 2024
FEATURES
UPFRONT
Welcome
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Notes from the Frontline 6 Behind the Image 8 German soldiers captured in France, 1918
War Classics
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Nick Spenceley reconsiders the Flashman novels of George MacDonald Fraser
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COVER STORY
Napoleon: rise of a military colossus
This year sees the 225th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s ascent to power as leader of France in the coup of 9 November 1799, or 18 Brumaire. With de use of the threat of force, the country’s leading general effectively ended a decade of continuous political upheaval. In this issue we explore, first, the part played by Napoleon’s generalship in his progress from unknown artillery offi cer to ruler of France. In a companion piece, we explore in depth two battles he fought in his 1796-1797 campaign, which set the French armies on the road to victory in Italy.
12 Thinking outside the box Churchill and the scientists
Taylor Downing examines the Prime Minister’s relationships with some of the brilliant mavericks who contributed to final victory during WWII.
34 Hidden figures Native levies in foreign wars
The employment of ‘native levies’ reached a peak during the British colonial era. Stephen Roberts uncovers a forgotten story.
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The last of the Romans Flavius Aetius: slayer of Huns The victory of Flavius Aetius over the notorious Attila the Hun shaped the fate of the Roman Empire, argues Tim Newark.
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48 Thunder in the East Armoured warfare in Asia & the Pacific
Some of World War II’s critical engagements were decided by armoured fighting vehicles, as David Porter describes.
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