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KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK not just names on memorials. Anyhow, do keep HEADING FOR THE SEAS
and continue to fight, in wars are real people,
Dear Sir, up the good work and I look forward to reading Dear Sir,
I first encountered History Of War magazine further in-depth features in the future. I’m coming towards the end of my school years
with issue three. I found it very interesting Lesley Parsons Via e-mail – I finish my A-Levels this summer – and with
and have since acquired issues one and two. the ever-increasing costs of going to university
great depth, covering as it does war over many MORE GREAT BATTLES, PLEASE (my parents certainly can’t afford to support
I have to say, it’s an excellent publication with
me, and the thought of debts running into
decades. The maps of battles are fascinating Dear Sir, tens of thousands of pounds scares the hell
and [in issue one] I learned much about the Both myself and my son (who loves history at out of me), I’ve decided to apply for a job in
Battle of Waterloo, which I had not appreciated school) really enjoy your Great Battles series of the Navy. I wouldn’t exactly say that reading
before. One very slight complaint, though: articles, though we have a request… Can you your magazine has inspired me to do so – my
could you not print captions over pictures, please include more battles from ancient history, grandfather was in the Navy and he’s mainly
as (at 75 years old) I find them quite difficult along the lines of your article on Alexander responsible for my decision – but I’ve certainly
to read. Otherwise, thank you very much for the Great in your very first issue? These are of found it enlightening (if a bit frightening). So
providing a necessary and vital magazine. particular interest because information about please print more articles on naval combat,
Ted Berry Waterlooville them is so hard to come by. Maybe you could and also on specific ships and vessels, as
run two Great Battle features per issue? they would be of particular interest to me.
CRIMEA CONFUSION Jeremy Dawson Via e-mail Andy Shepherd Cirencester

Dear Sir, Andy in Cirencester would like
In the May 2014 issue of your magazine, it to see more articles on naval combat
says in the article “Crisis in the Crimea” that in History Of War. Turn to our V For
Nicholas I was succeeded by Nicholas II in Valour feature on page 46, Andy!
March 1855. Surely, it was Alexander II who
succeeded Nicholas I, followed by Alexander
III and then Nicholas II in 1894! I’m studying
history at A-Level and this has confused me.
Sophie Holdway Via e-mail
THE PERSONAL SIDE OF WAR

Dear Sir,
I have just finished reading my copy of your
fabulous new magazine. I thought your
feature on the D-Day landings [issue four] was
fascinating and most impressive in its detail.
When you think about the World Wars, you think
in terms of tens or even hundreds of thousands
of casualties at a time, but your D-Day
feature (and, indeed, other features on major
battles and campaigns you’ve run in previous
issues) included a really personal aspect that Xxxxxxx
emphasised the fact that those who fought,

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