More than 100 SS troops appeared out of the woods that morning. Despite the state of the German military, they had plenty of ...

This is the eightheenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time ...

According to my notes, the museum covered more than the 1855 siege and battle of Kars ... especially as behind these lines was the castle artillery, which could reach almost anywhere on the perimeter.

Half term is almost upon us and whether you’re planning days out or taking a break away, English Heritage has plenty of hands-on activities at ...

This same practice extended to the likes of artillery, where catapults and other siege engines would fling ... at the top of this post is ©"Warwick Castle Ballista" by Ronald Preuß is licensed ...

This castle in Kent with a fascinating history overlooking the Strait of Dover is the largest in England.

There’s time to practice defending your own castle and burn off some energy in the Siege Play Area ... before taking a break at the Royal Artillery Barracks, where you’ll find a soft play ...

The medieval tunnels were built around the time of a siege in 1216 ... the English Heritage-owned Tudor artillery castle is open to visitors on the ground. Henry VIII — who gave the orders ...

The town was supplied with water by the 7km-long Amoreira Aqueduct, built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and a key feature enabling the stronghold to withstand a lengthy siege ... The ...

In war, ice is often treacherous, as the Dutch learned when French cavalry seized a fleet by riding over the frozen Niewediep ...