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The latest book reviews have been published, covering a history of those ships named HMS London, a two-volume look at the […]

As today is World Book day I have grabbed a few of my ‘go to’ favourites to celebrate the joy […]

Ed. By the Editor – Charles Lightoller’s story demonstrates the difference an individual can make during a crisis, given courage, versatility, commitment to duty – and a peculiar degree of luck. A 15 minute read.

Ed. In the Ukraine conflict both sides have a tendency to favour the optimistic appraisals of their own information echo chambers, a dangerous way to form strategy. The author compares Germany’s 1918 Spring Offensive with expected forthcoming Russian offensive operations and raises questions about Western strategy and goals. Originally published in The Article, 24 February 2023 (https://www.thearticle.com/ukraine-one-year-on-some-random-observations). A 5 minute read.

Ed. Employing the DIME model of Diplomatic, Information, Military and Economic analysis, the author proposes that a clear-sighted view of Britain’s post-First World War priorities in the Baltic may help to chart the hazards today. 20 mins.