Clash of Steel
for Military History enthusiasts

Anniversaries for today :

• Aboukir (08 March 1801)
• Bergen-op-Zoom (08 March 1814)
• Pea Ridge (07 March 1862 - 08 March 1862)
• Hampton Roads (08 March 1862 - 09 March 1862)

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 : York Rail Workers War Memorial

A memorial to the men of the North Eastern Railway who gave their lives on both wars.

Gallery updated : 11th Jun 2012

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Featured battle : Oporto (12 May 1809)

Soult had nearly 12,000 men [of his nominal corps strength of 23,500] in the city of Oporto and was trying to hold the line of the Douro. Wellington's first action after landing in Portugal was to march against Soult as the most serious threat to Lis...

Database updated : 10th Oct 2013

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