David Mishan has an interest in history with an emphasis on military history. He holds degrees from the University of London and the Open University.
Education
B.Sc. Economics — University of London, 1974
BA History & Politics — The Open University, UK
Areas of Expertise
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Ports That Linked East and West
The word Medieval carries an unenlightened connotation, but the ports of this period formed a complex network linking most of the world outside the Americas.
How Effective Was Allied Bombing Against Germany in WWII?
"Destroy the enemy in the air and on the ground," was the US Air Force doctrine. But how effective was Allied bombing of Germany in WWII?
Was the T-34 the Most Influential Tank of World War II?
For the Soviet and Russian people, the legendary T-34 is the symbol of their victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Leaders Expected a Quick Victory, But WWI Lasted More Than 4 Years. Why?
The belief in a short war was widespread on all sides in August 1914. Yet World War I lasted more than four years.
What Was the Schlieffen Plan And Why Did It Fail?
Germany’s strategic conundrum was how to break the encirclement from France, Russia, and Britain. The Schlieffen plan offered a solution to this dilemma.
Did the Convoy System Save Britain in World War I?
Britain relied on imports to sustain its war effort. Germany was determined to sever this lifeline. Did the adoption of convoys keep Britain in WWI?
Submarine Warfare: What Were the U-boats?
In two world wars U-boats of the Kriegsmarine came close to defeating Britain, using a new type of economic warfare. What was this new weapon?
What Turned the Tide in the Battle of the Atlantic?
The Battle of the Atlantic was the bedrock on which Allied victory in World War II was founded. It was the longest campaign of WWII.