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.
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History Charles De Gaulle – A Military And Political Life
The amazing life story of a French historical icon as French President Emmanuel Macron visits London
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Gurkhas Gurkhas: Beneath The Bravery
The first feature film to focus on the heroism of Gurkhas
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Prince Philip How Prince Philip Has Earned The Respect Of The British Military
Although the Duke of Edinburgh ended his active naval career in July 1951, he has spent the years since closely connected to the military.
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History Bagpipes, Gunboats And Champagne: 11 Things You Did Not Know About Pegasus Bridge
Operation Deadstick was the spearhead action of the D-Day invasion of Europe
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WWII Dunkirk's Little Ships: Up Close With A Vessel Still Sailing Today
Hundreds of the small vessels were sent to help rescue trapped Allied troops from the shores of Dunkirk 80 years ago.
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Stories George Arthur Roberts: Black Soldier And Pioneering Civil Rights Activist
The inspirational soldier who fought tirelessly for race equality and wounded veterans
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D-Day Appeal For Tributes To War Dead Ahead Of D-Day Anniversary
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is offering to lay tributes for those who cannot travel to its cemeteries in Normandy.
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WWII Remnants Of Nazi Power: 75 Years Since 'The Flensburg Government'
Despite the Allied victory in Europe declared on 8 May 1945, it was not quite the end of the Nazi Third Reich.
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History Sabotage And Subversion: The Secret Operations Of The SOE
A closer look at the Special Operations Executive of WWII and its top secret work
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WWII Operation Chastise: 77 Years Since The Dambusters Raid
Of the 133 Allied aircrew that took part, 53 British airmen lost their lives in the eight planes that were shot down or crashed.