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
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.