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 What Was Bomber Command?
More than 55,500 young men died flying with Bomber Command during World War Two – more than the number who serve in the entire RAF today.
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Armed Forces Day 2021 Talking The Talk About Walking The Walk, For Armed Forces Day
Military-themed walks are being organised by museums for Armed Forces Day.
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WWII The Days After D-Day: What Happened Next
D-Day was just the start – the Battle of Normandy soon followed.
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WWII What Was The Battle Of Britain? And Who Won?
The Battle of Britain in World War Two inspired one of Winston Churchill's most famous speeches, but what prompted the 1940 air campaign?
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History RAF Church Marks 80 Years Since Blitz Bombing
Explore the history of St Clement Danes Church and its close bond with the Royal Air Force
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RAF RAF Marks 20th Anniversary Of Operation Silkman
Looking back to a parachute drop into Sierra Leone
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Stories Are These The Best Regimental Mottos Ever?
From 'Death or Glory' to 'Better To Die Than Live A Coward', these phrases are incredibly inspirational
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LGBTQ Absolute Legends: The Gay Hero Of The Battle Of Britain
Gay men like Ian Gleed served with distinction on the front line, finding love and relationships while they served their King and country...
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WWII Battle Of Britain: The Inside Story Of How The Luftwaffe Was Beaten
The air campaign lasted more than three months with British and German aircraft involved in the skies over the UK.
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RAF 'RAF Integrated From Day One': Author On Great-Uncle's WW2 Service
Flight Lieutenant John Blair volunteered for the RAF in 1942, surviving 30 bombing operations and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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History Britain's First Black Pilot: The Pioneering Sgt William Clarke
At 19, William travelled across the Atlantic Ocean at his own cost, to defend England
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History Arthur Knight: Portsmouth Charity Tells Serviceman And Sportsman's Story
The talented footballer and cricketer served in both world wars, played international sport and twice competed at the Olympic Games.
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History The WWII Pilots Who Traveled Across The World To Defend England
British pilots did not face the Luftwaffe alone ...
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History Exceptional Women Of The Battle Of Britain
Hitler did not bargain on the fighting spirit of those left on the ground ...