France Marks 75th Anniversary Of 'Second D-Day'
Two thousand ships and 450,000 soldiers took part in the amphibious assault on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
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Heritage The Royal Naval Tradition Of Paying The Constables Dues
During the reign of Richard II, Naval ships passing into London were ordered to pay a fee to the Constable of the Tower.
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WWII The Days After D-Day: What Happened Next
D-Day was just the start... the Battle of Normandy soon followed.
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D-Day Swapping Helmets For Berets: Veteran Recalls Royal Marines D-Day Mission
George Simms is one of only two surviving members of 41 Royal Marines Commando unit who landed on 'Queen White' Beach.
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D-Day Which D-Day? The ‘Bodyguard Of Lies’ That Fooled Hitler
You've heard of Operation Overlord. But what about D-Day's ‘Operation Bodyguard’ and the clever deception behind it?
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D-Day Thousands Gather At D-Day Anniversary Event In Portsmouth
Some 60,000 members of the public were at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial on Southsea Common.
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UK German Vessel Captured By US As 'War Prize' Visits Portsmouth
The US Ambassador to the UK was also in the city during the visit to continue the build-up to the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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Naval History Navy Fleet Figureheads Saved From Decay
They will get a new lease of life in Plymouth.
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Naval History WWI Warship HMS Caroline Makes Museum Of The Year Award Shortlist
The Belfast-based vessel will compete against four other UK museums for the prize worth £100,000.
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Naval History Royal Navy Jolly Roger Flags To Go On Display
A Jolly Roger dating back to 1790 is among a series of flags going on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth.
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Naval History Britain's 'Sistine Chapel': Preserving More Than 300 Years Of Naval History
Repairs to the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich have taken three years.
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WWII Fears Dunkirk 'Little Ships' Could Be Scrapped
The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships says proposed changes could mean some Little Ships will be scrapped or abandoned.
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WWI Tributes Paid At Grave Of WWI Japanese Sailor
Portland resident found the grave of Petty Officer Asayoshi Harada at the Royal Naval Cemetery.
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WWII A World Turned Upside Down – British Defeat In Malaya And Singapore
A look at the colossal defeat suffered by Britain during the Second World War at the hands of the Japanese.
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Naval History Remains Of Navy Explorer Who 'Put Australia On The Map' Found In Central London
Experts discovered Captain Matthew Flinders' remains during excavations of St James's burial ground in Euston.
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Naval History Why Has Australia Been Criticised For Its Captain Cook Commemoration Plans?
A multi-million pound replica of HMS Endeavour is to sail around Australia.