The Guns That Won – British And American Small Arms Of WW2
A tour of some of the most well-known and widely-used Allied guns of the Second World War
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Military Life Who Are The Irish Guards?
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!
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History What Were The Actual Odds Of Dying In WW1?
Step into the shoes of the British Tommy and examine the stats that determined his chances of life or death.
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Football Who Are The Only Military Team To Win The FA Cup?
The Army boasted one of the top club sides during the Victorian era, winning the world's oldest football competition.
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WWI Ireland On Stage – The 1916 Easter Rising
In WW1, Irish rebels fought to create their own nation – by breaking away from Britain.
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WWII Brits, Fritz & Yanks – Allied & German WW2 Infantry Tactics
What were the main differences between British and American war tactics in WWII?
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UK Unopened Rations And 200-Year-Old Hat Found During Museum Stock Take
The historic items were found by trustees of the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
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History Why Did Britain Invade Tibet In 1904?
'The Great Game' was meant to be a contest between Britain and Russia - learn how Tibet got sucked in
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History Why Is It British Army And Not Royal Army?
Why didn't the British Army get the royal moniker?
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History All You Need To Know About The Chelsea Pensioners
Ever wondered why certain veterans get to wear a rather splendid red coat or whether women can become Chelsea Pensioners? Look no further...
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Remembrance IN PICTURES: Armistice Day 2019
Events to remember the fallen were held across the UK, a century after the very first Armistice Day in 1919.
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Cold War Former British Military Chief 'Had No Idea' Berlin Wall Would Fall In 1989
General Lord Richards shared his thoughts with Forces News in an interview ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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History Saving The Forgotten Invalid Carriage
They were banned in 1976, recalled and crushed, but some owners hid them from the authorities.
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Reserves London Regiment's History Celebrated With Guards Museum Exhibition
The collection outlines the history of the regiment, from 1908 to the present day.
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History Historic Battlegrounds Among Military Sites In Danger Of Being Lost
Three wreckages are among the sites which remain at risk due to neglect, decay and development, while others have been salvaged.
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Stories A Daring Afghan Rescue Mission - From 100 Years Ago
Following on from his article on the Third Afghan War, Army officer Paul Macro tells the tale of his grandfather's own role in that conflict