Introduction The Spiegel affair of 1962 (German: Spiegel-Affäre) was a political scandal in West Germany. It stemmed from the publication of an article in Der Spiegel, West Germany’s weekly political magazine, about the nation’s defence forces. Several Spiegel staffers were detained on charges of treason, but were ultimately released without trial. The scandal stemmed from… Read More
Introduction Robert “Bobbie” Evan Brown Jr. (02 September 1903 to 08 November 1971) was a recipient of the Medal of Honour for his actions at the Battle of Crucifix Hill, near Aachen, Germany, on 08 October 1944. He left home and joined the army in 1918, lying about his age. At the start of World… Read More
Introduction Alvin Cullum York (13 December 1887 to 02 September 1964), also known as Sergeant York, was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I. He received the Medal of Honour for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, gathered 35 machine guns, killing at least 25 enemy… Read More
Events 1143 – King Alfonso VII of León and Castile recognises Portugal as a Kingdom. 1607 – Assassins sent by the Pope attempt to kill Venetian statesman and scientist Paolo Sarpi. 1789 – French Revolution: The Women’s March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority. 1813 – War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats… Read More
Troops helping colleagues make the transition to civvy street must now book onto Army resettlement information staff courses. The mandatory training prepares those taking on the first-line responsibilities of helping leavers, and they must complete the package within six weeks of assuming the job. Refer to ABN 065/2021 for further details. Reference Soldier. (2021) Resettlement… Read More
Fierce competition for civilian jobs and a military with less of a public profile mean veterans are set to face “significant challenges” in future, a report has claimed. The Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 study from the Forces in Mind Trust also highlights that the changing nature of conflict could have unforeseen medical effects on… Read More
The British Army is one of the country’s most mum-friendly employers, according to work-life balance charity Working Families. The Service was named joint winner in the “best for working mothers” category of the organisation’s Best Practice Awards – thanks to its commitment to gender equality and initiatives such as the parents and breastfeeding networks. Other… Read More
