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What was the Battle of the Falkland Islands (1914)?

Introduction The Battle of the Falkland Islands was a First World War naval action between the British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy on 08 December 1914 in the South Atlantic. The British, after their defeat at the Battle of Coronel on 01 November, sent a large force to track down and destroy the German… Read More

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Who was William Seeley?

Introduction William Henry Harrison Seeley, VC (01 May 1840 to 01 October 1914) was an American who fought with the British Royal Navy during the Shimonoseki Campaign in Japan and was a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British… Read More

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What was the Shimonoseki Campaign (1863-1864)?

Introduction The Shimonoseki campaign (Japanese: 下関戦争/馬関戦争, Hepburn: Shimonoseki Sensō/Bakan Sensō, “Shimonoseki War”) refers to a series of military engagements in 1863 and 1864, fought to control Shimonoseki Straits of Japan by joint naval forces from Great Britain, France, the Netherlands and the United States, against the Japanese feudal domain of Chōshū, which took place off… Read More

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Who was Duncan Gordon Boyes?

Introduction Duncan Gordon Boyes VC (05 November 1846 to 26 January 1869) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The award was bestowed upon him for his actions during the Shimonoseki… Read More

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Who was Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson?

Introduction Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 to 21 October 1805), also known simply as Admiral Nelson, was an English flag officer in the Royal Navy. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive British naval victories, particularly during the… Read More