Author Biography: Mortifer

Throughout the ages combat techniques and equipment have changed. Test you knowledge of the equipment, skills and tactics employed by ancients armies.

Arnhem is a name that conjures up 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.

A warrior nation that even now attracts the minds of many.

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.

This film tells the epic story of the defence of a mission station in 1879 Natal.

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.

13th December 1939 saw one of the last naval engagements fought before radar and aviation revolutionized war at sea.

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.

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.

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.

Here's a quick quiz about some of Britain's Royalty.

Throughout history small vessels have often flown the flag for their nations, here are some questions about some of these ships.

This quiz has questions about 15 awards, both military and civil, through the ages.