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A golden crown atop his helmet, Richard III impales Henry’s standard bearer, William Brandon, with his lance at the climax of the Battle of Bosworth Field. Painting by noted military artist Graham Turner.

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The Dragon and the Boar: The Battle of Bosworth Field

By William E. Welsh

Like bees guarding their hive, the royal host of King Richard III swarmed atop 400-foot-high Ambion Hill near the Leicestershire village of Market Bosworth on the morning of August 22, 1485. Read more

Scottish King James IV attacked across unfavorable ground at Flodden that put his pikemen at a disadvantage. Once engaged, the more nimble English billmen carved up the Scottish pike blocks.

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Butchered at the Battle of Flodden

By William E. Welsh

Highlander bowmen fired arrows that hissed through the air as they led the advance against the English as skirmisher sat the battle of Flodden. Read more

Brian G. Horrocks survived a grievous wound and led the British forces in North Africa and Western Europe.

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Brian G. Horrocks: Bernard Montgomery’s Frontline General

By Michael D. Hull

A big challenge faced Maj. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks, an infantryman, when he was cross-posted to take command of the British Army’s 9th Armored Division in March 1942. Read more

The Dragon and the Boar: The Battle of Bosworth Field

Butchered at the Battle of Flodden

Brian G. Horrocks: Bernard Montgomery’s Frontline General

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