VJ Day And The War In The Pacific
Victory over Japan Day had been a long time coming – learn about the gruelling campaign that led to it …
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History Britain And The Bomb
The UK's history with nuclear weapons explained.
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WWII Hiroshima Survivors Vow To Continue Telling Their Stories 75 Years On
The atomic bomb on Hiroshima 75 years ago killed 140,000 people.
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WWII Hiroshima And Nagasaki: The Devastation Of The Atomic Bombings
"... in being the first to use it, [America] had adopted an ethical standard common to the barbarians of the dark ages."
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Food Cheese: An Essential Item Of WW2 Propaganda
While rationing was in place cheese really came into it's own
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Northern Ireland Op Banner: Key Moments Of The Army's Longest Continuous Deployment
British troops moved onto the streets of Londonderry on 14 August 1969.
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Film Is Tom Hanks' Greyhound The Most Realistic Movie About War At Sea Ever Made?
The Expert view on the new Apple TV blockbuster ...
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Army Royal Signals Dig Up Centenary Time Capsule After 43 Years
The box of memories has been opened to mark the 100th anniversary of the Corps
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UK Battle Of Britain Memorial Day Commemorated Online
The annual event had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WWII Was The Battle Of Britain The Most Vital One For Britain In World War II?
It is 80 years since the three-and-a-half-month battle began.
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WWII 80 Years On: Heroism Of Battle Of Britain’s Only WWII Naval Victoria Cross Winner
Anti-aircraft gunner LS Jack Mantle was killed by German planes in the Battle of the Channel.
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History Forgotten Veteran Of WW2: Juno Beach Lightship
This lightship well and truly completed her service during World War Two and beyond ...
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WWI How The Battle Of The Somme Shaped Irish History
"The impact of the battle has really shaped all our lives ever since.”
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Fun Welcome To The Swiss Guard - The World's Smallest Army
All the gen on the guardians of the Holy See
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Stories Jobs You Probably Never Knew Existed In The British Armed Forces
It is not all about shooting or fighting, below is a list of 8 jobs you may have never heard of.
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Germany Checkpoint Charlie: 30 Years Since Cold War Crossing Was Dismantled
For decades, Checkpoint Charlie provided the only official gateway for western military personnel into East Germany.