Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Drei Lilien | German army WW1 footage in Color

 The footage is from the documentary TV series "Apocalypse: World War 1"

Interesting title from Helion

 I think this is worth a look. 

'In our latest blog, we explore Imperial German Army Motorised Troops 1914–18 and the overlooked role of motor vehicles in the First World War. From early experiments to vast truck columns supplying the front, discover how engines began to reshape the way the German army moved and fought.'
🛒 You can buy Imperial German Army Motorised Troops 1914-18 Volume 1 here: https://www.helion.co.uk/.../imperial-german-army...

Belgian Lanciers

 

Thanks to Eddy Lambrecht. 

Michael Collins - Original Theatrical Trailer

 Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical historical drama film about Michael Collins, a leading figure in the early-20th-century Irish struggle for independence against the United Kingdom. It is written and directed by Neil Jordan and stars Liam Neeson in the title role, along with Aidan QuinnStephen ReaAlan Rickman, and Julia Roberts. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

1866 Battle of Königgrätz

 ENGLISH: Trailer for the annual memorial event of Battle of Königgrätz 3rd July 1866. Record shot at 145th anniversary of the battle.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ČESKY: Upoutávka na výroční vzpomínkovou akci bitvy u Hradce Králové 3. 7. 1866. Záznam byl pořízen při 145. výročí bitvy.

This year - the 160th

 Battle of Königgrätz - Wikipedia


Sunday, 15 March 2026

Young Winston - British cavalry charge at Omdurman

From the 1972 film "Young Winston", the British cavalry charge at the Battle of Omdurman during the Anglo-Sudan war.