Military

Matthew Stewart discusses Peter Weir's 1981 cinematic tour de force, and what it tells us about the ANZAC myth.

Taylor Downing reviews two new books on the cultural history of the First World War.

Taylor Downing recalls the BBC series The Great War.

Mark Weisenmiller explains how, forty years ago, the ‘Sunshine State’ played a pivotal role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Michael Paris describes the film record of the North African victory, and how the footage represents a tour de force in terms of wartime documentary and national effort.

Peter Anderson compares the tactics and resources of the two sides.

Paul Dukes analyses a number of books on the conflict.

Mike Finn looks at the Liverpool press to find out what people back home were told about conditions on the Western Front.

William Clarance explores the origins and complexities of the Sri Lankan Civil War.

Sebastian Balfour recalls the use and effects of chemical warfare during, and after, the early decades of the twentieth century.