Monday, February 23, 2026

Military history

Ladysmith Barracks – Manchester’s Wartime History

Few people know that behind the industrial face of Manchester lies a rich military past—a past of pageantry. In the 21st century, few places...

Manchester’s Secret Projects: How the City Pioneered Military Technology During the Cold War

When people think of the Cold War, images of Washington, Moscow, or Berlin spring to mind—cities that stood on the frontlines of global confrontation...

Women’s Lives in Manchester: How the First World War Transformed Gender Roles in Society

The year 1914 was a moment when the world stood still. The First World War, then called "The Great War," engulfed Europe like a...

“Avro Manchester”: The Birth of British Military Aviation in the Suburbs of Manchester

“Avro Manchester”: The Birth of British Military Aviation in the Manchester Suburbs Many people don't know that in the 20th century, Manchester was famous not...

National Aircraft Factory No. 2 in Heaton Chapel: Manchester’s Aircraft Production in the First World War

Walking through the streets of Heaton Chapel today, it is hard to imagine that this quiet Manchester suburb once lived a completely different life....

Translation to British English: The History of the Manchester Regiment

The Manchester Regiment boasts a rich and legendary history spanning over a century. Throughout its existence, the regiment underwent numerous changes and reorganisations. Despite...

Translation to British English: How Royalists Tried to Capture Manchester

The Siege of Manchester, which occurred in 1642, was a desperate attempt by Royalists to seize the town during the early stages of the...

Translation to British English: Hitler’s Plans for Manchester

Hitler’s plans during World War II were rooted in his aggressive expansionist and ideological ambitions. Many of his objectives and intentions were detailed in...

The “Christmas Blitz”: How the Germans Bombed Manchester

During World War II, Manchester found itself at the heart of military action, being a vital industrial hub for Britain’s war effort. The city...

David Teacher, the story of a British RAF veteran

David Teacher is a distinguished veteran of the British RAF. He lived a wonderful life full of bravery, courage and love for his country....
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