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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Aviation History The Avro Lancaster In All Its Glory: Stats And Facts
An icon of WW2, learn about the specifications of the Lancaster bomber, and how it got its name.
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Afghanistan The ‘Forgotten’ Third Afghan War: When Afghanistan Invaded British India
Overshadowed by WW1, the 100-year-old Third Afghan War has surprisingly modern resonance, as British Army officer Paul Macro explains.
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History Simo Häyhä – The Deadliest Sniper In History
Author Taipo Saarelainen here writes on the deadliest sniper in history Simo Häyhä – the subject of his book on The White Sniper
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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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News Declassified Documents Show MPs Discussed Russia Joining NATO
A memo from January 1995 shows MOD plans to improve post-Cold War relations.
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History RAF: Remembering The Daring 'Dambusters' Mission
Former RAF Officer John Nichol talks about his book on The Dambusters
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History How The Royal Air Force Was Born
A look at how the RAF started in the early days of air combat and World War I
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RAF Memorial Service Marks 80th Anniversary Of Battle Of Heligoland Bight
Fifty-seven RAF aircrew lost their lives in the first named air battle of World War Two.
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Christmas How The Suffering B***tard Cocktail ‘Helped The British Beat Rommel' In The Desert
The story of a legendary drink that 'turned the tide' against the Nazis
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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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Christmas Armed Forces At Christmas: Traditions Then And Now
There are a number of Christmas traditions developed by the military over the years.
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Naval History 'World's Oldest' Christmas Pudding Celebrates 120th Birthday
The dessert was sent to British personnel serving on the front line in the Boer War during Christmas 1899.
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History All The Gen On The Victoria Cross
What is the Victoria Cross and who has received it?
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History Gin And Tonic: Its Military History And Dutch Courage
How G&T saved soldiers lives and strengthened the Empire
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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...