How The Cenotaph Became A Focus For Remembrance
A hundred years after it was permanently erected, the monument remains the focal point for country's annual remembrance commemorations.
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UK New Exhibition Looks At Unknown Warrior Memorial's 'Poignant' Story
It is nearly 100 years since the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey.
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Germany Berlin Wall: Then And Now
More than 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Forces News takes a look at how the German capital has changed since.
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WWII Battle Of Britain: Was It The Most Vital One For The UK In WWII?
It is nearly 80 years since the three-and-a-half-month battle came to an end.
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Army History West India Regiments: The Story Of Slavery In The Army
Estimates suggest around 13,400 slaves were purchased for the West India Regiments between the years 1795 and 1807.
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Falklands Falklands: The Soldier's Perspective - Part Two
A veteran of the Falklands War talks of his memories 38 years on ...
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Naval History What Is Trafalgar Day?
It marks the Royal Navy victory over the French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar more than 200 years ago.
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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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WWI WW1: Why Did Britain Join The First World War?
It has been more than 106 years since Britain entered World War One.
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Falklands Falklands: The Soldier's Perspective - Part One
A 1982 veteran’s personal treasure trove of photographs and memories shared for the first time …
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Black History Month Black History Month: Who Was Walter Tull?
A look at the remarkable life of the military and footballing trailblazer who played for sides including Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers.
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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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UK Facebook Donates £1m To Bletchley Park
Facebook said Bletchley Park - the home of the World War Two codebreakers that broke the Enigma code - was a birthplace of modern computing.
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Women 30 Years Of Women At Sea – BFBS Interviews Women In The Senior Service
A glimpse into the lives of a few women who have served with the Royal Navy over the last 30 years.
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Services Lockdown Reads – 2020 Military-Themed Books
Some suggested reads if you're indoors with downtime during the pandemic
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History Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen And His Career In The Army
A fellow recruit tells BFBS he was always "weird" and "unremarkable" ...