Dead Regiments – And Those Who Served In Them
Fond memories of British Army units that no longer exist.
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WWII Tomahawk Warrior – How A WW2 Bomber Crash Left A Lifetime Memory
The tragic story of how a B-17 crash had a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
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Long Reads Marathon And The Military – The Battle Behind The Famous Race
Learn the military history of the well-known running event.
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Music Watch Kneller Hall – A Final Farewell Right Here
This bank holiday weekend, BFBS Radio 2, Forces TV and BFBS Extra celebrated military music.
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Afghanistan Blood, Metal And Dust – A Review Of The Iraq And Afghan Wars
Brigadier Ben Barry’s book has many lessons relevant in the aftermath of Afghanistan.
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Cadets How Octavia Hill Helped Set Up The Cadets To Help Slum Boys Find Self-Reliance
Champion of nature, the underprivileged … and the armed forces?
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Veterans Appeal For Standard Bearers To Honour Dunkirk Veteran
Are you free on Monday, August 2 to honour the memory of veteran Mr David Evans?
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History The Victoria Cross Versus The US Medal Of Honor – How Do They Compare?
A look at the histories of the highest medals for gallantry in the UK and US.
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Weapons and Kit The Gatling Gun – The First Machine Gun?
All the specs on an historical weapon that changed the face of war.
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History Medical Evacuation: How Frontline Treatment Has Evolved
Medevac teams swiftly evacuate casualties from battle but how has the process changed since WW1?
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Gurkhas The Kukri – Your Guide To The Iconic Gurkha Weapon
It adorns Gurkha flags, but what are the facts behind this famous Nepalese machete?
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Army History How The New Model Army Helped Shape Our Modern Forces
Radical changes in army structure during the English Civil Wars would have far-reaching consequences
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History Splitting The Difference: The SA80 v The Arquebus Of 1540
How does today’s British Army assault rifle compare with its ancestor?
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WWI How Soldiers Trained For Trench Warfare In WW1
Touring the remains of First World War training trenches near Marlow.
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History Are These The Worst Military Mistakes In History?
Blunders in battle tactics can cost dearly as some military moments in history can attest
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WWII When The Royal Marines Went Commando
How the Marines got their iconic green berets.