What Are Dazzle Ships?
The 'dazzle' camouflage paint scheme became a popular tactic for vessels to deceive an enemy in the First and Second World Wars.
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History David Lammy: 'Indignities Of The Past' Must Be Remedied After War Graves Failure
Labour MP David Lammy has called for better education on the sacrifices of black and Asian soldiers during the First World War.
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News Bloody Sunday Families To Challenge Decision Not To Prosecute Veterans
Thirteen civilians were killed on 30 January 1972, when soldiers from the Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights demonstration.
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History Why Do We Have 21 Gun Salutes For The Queen?
Everything you need to know about the military honour of firing guns to show respect
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Afghanistan Afghanistan War: Timeline Of UK Forces In The Country
British forces have been in Afghanistan since 2001 and ended combat operations more than six years ago.
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History Falklands War: Everything You Need To Know
A look at how 74 days of war in the Falklands unfolded and what it meant for the UK and Argentina.
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WWII World War Two: The Girl With A Gun
BFBS Creative investigated who "the girl with a gun" was during the Second World War
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Football Army Football History: The Only Military Team To Win The FA Cup
The British Army boasted one of the top club sides during the Victorian era, winning the world's oldest football competition.
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History Anzac Day 2021: Who Were The Anzacs?
April 25 is a special day for some of our Commonwealth troops as Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac day...
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Prince Philip How Prince Philip Earned The Respect Of The British Military
Although the Duke of Edinburgh ended his active naval career in July 1951, he continued to have a close relationship with the military.
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Falklands 'It's A Real War': Veteran Remembers Falklands Conflict
Colour Sergeant Brian Faulkner served during the Falklands War and fought in the Battle of Mount Longdon.
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History Op Chariot: The Greatest Commando Raid Ever
Operation Chariot played an important part in World War Two
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Forces TV Good Friday On Forces TV: The Falklands War: Eyewitness And Gurkhas vs Everest
Forget the chocolate, treat yourself to two fascinating documentaries on Forces TV
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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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History Chocolate Bar Gifted To Troops By Queen Victoria In 1900 Found In Attic
The 121-year-old chocolate bar was found in a Boer War helmet case at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk.
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Army Royal Regiment Of Scotland Turns 15
It was formed in March 2006, when Scotland's historic infantry regiments were amalgamated.