Clash of Steel
for Military History enthusiasts

Anniversaries for today :

• Saorgio (24 April 1794)
• Villers-en-Cauchie (24 April 1794)
• Neumarkt-St Vieth (24 April 1809)
• New Orleans, Capture of (24 April 1862)
• Action at Ahwaz (24 April 1915)
• St. Julien (24 April 1915 - 04 May 1915)
• Convoys PQ14-QP10 (08 April 1942 - 24 April 1942)

Welcome to Clash of Steel

"a website devoted to Military History, including an on-line database of military engagements and images from wars throughout history."

What is Clash of Steel?

This is an on-going, collaborative military history project and is constantly expanding. Click here for more information

We invite you to contribute articles or missing information that you feel should be covered. Click here to find out more or contact the Adjutant.

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Featured image : Towlaw War Memorial

War memorial dedicated to the fallen from Towlaw, Thornley, Sunniside, Hedley Hope, East Hedley Hope and Satley in County Durham.

Gallery updated : 11th Jun 2012

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Featured battle : Pamplona (30 June 1813)

After the battle of Vitoria the French held only two strongholds in Spain. Pamplona guarded the main inland passes over the northern end of the Pyrenees. Soult left General Cassan with 3,000 men to garrison the town, which was well provisioned. Welli...

Database updated : 10th Oct 2013

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