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Arnhem
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Arnhem is a name that conjures images even through the passage of years, it is a story that has tragedy, error and above all supreme courage, woven together in an epic of war.
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European War
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Tough
15 Q
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Mortifer
Jun 11 04
2781 plays
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Zulu
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This film tells the epic story of the defence of a mission station in 1879 Natal.
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Zulu
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Tough
10 Q
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mortifer
Apr 22 04
1389 plays
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Ancient Warfare
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Throughout the ages combat techniques and equipment have changed. Test you knowledge of the equipment, skills and tactics employed by ancients armies.
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Ancient Wars
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Difficult
20 Q
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Mortifer
Aug 24 05
2109 plays
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Brigade Will Advance!
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This order was given as The Light Brigade moved off on the morning of 25th October 1854, to begin its famous charge. The following quiz will test your knowledge of this event.
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War History
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Difficult
15 Q
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Mortifer
Apr 17 05
726 plays
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I See Death Coming up the Hill ...
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The title line was written in a letter by a trooper fighting on Hill 937 or Ap Bia Mountain in Vietnam. During ten days of fierce fighting between US forces and the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) Ap Bia became a household name.
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Vietnam War
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mortifer
Oct 21 04
915 plays
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Spartans
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A warrior nation that even now attracts the minds of many.
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Ancient Sparta
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Difficult
15 Q
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mortifer
May 07 04
2295 plays
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Nelson versus Napoleon (1798)
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The year is 1798 and the world is about to witness Napoleon's Egyptian expedition and Nelson's first great victory. Through several events major and minor history was changed.
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Napoleonic Wars
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mortifer
Aug 21 05
480 plays
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Ruling the Waves
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For centuries the British navy shaped the world, from the fledgling Navy Royal of Henry VIII to the Royal Navy of the 20th century - an epic story worthy of a blockbuster.
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War History
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Difficult
20 Q
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Mortifer
Nov 18 05
390 plays
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Nelson's Last Victory
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On 21st October 1805 two fleets clashed in one of the last major actions fought under sail. The result confirming the (British) Royal Navy's mastery of the seas, although at a cost.
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Napoleonic Wars
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Average
10 Q
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Mortifer
Oct 31 05
639 plays
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Kings & Queens
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Here's a quick quiz about some of Britain's Royalty.
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U.K. Royals
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Tough
10 Q
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mortifer
Apr 27 04
954 plays
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Gunboats
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Throughout history small vessels have often flown the flag for their nations, here are some questions about some of these ships.
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Naval Forces
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Difficult
10 Q
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mortifer
Apr 16 04
357 plays
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Davids and Goliath
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13th December 1939 saw one of the last naval engagements fought before radar and aviation revolutionized war at sea.
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WW2 Maritime
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Average
10 Q
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mortifer
Jul 05 03
846 plays
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Against the Odds
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Throughout history there have been incidents where units have fought against heavy odds, these engagements often end in a heroic last stand
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War History
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Difficult
10 Q
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mortifer
Jun 01 04
705 plays
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Medals and Awards
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This quiz has questions about 15 awards, both military and civil, through the ages.
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Specialized History
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Difficult
15 Q
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mortifer
Jul 14 03
513 plays
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