Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall launch Royal British Legion's centenary Poppy Appeal
The Royal couple were joined by 10 collectors to mark the 10 decades of the forces fundraising appeal.
Heritage > WWII
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WWII Why is the American military Jeep so iconic?
On the road with a restored Jeep, and a detailed look at the history of the iconic vehicle.
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Veterans Sir Lewis Hamilton's birthday call with his 'oldest fan' - a 105-year-old WWII veteran
The F1 star spoke to Len Howes, who served with the Royal Signals, as he celebrated his impressive birthday.
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History Ulric Cross: The extraordinary life of Trinidad RAF veteran 'The Black Hornet'
The West Indian navigator was awarded a DFC and DSO for his bravery in the sky
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Veterans 'Such a delightful day': WWII glider pilot Ron Johnson marks 100th birthday
Ron Johnson was held in reserve on D-Day, and his first operational flight was in Operation Market Garden.
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WWII Letters Detailing Remarkable Second World War Love Story Up For Sale
The letters were sent from a Canadian pilot, in a German Prisoner of War camp, back to the UK.
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WWII Tanks and infantry – the almost-forgotten war-winning combination
How a combined-arms, infantry-tank approach helped the Allies win WW2.
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WWII Harry Melling: WWII Submariner Dies Aged 101
The Armed Forces veteran served on HMS Osiris during World War Two.
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Remembrance Prince Charles And Duchess Of Cornwall Attend Battle of Britain Service
Their Royal Highnesses honoured Battle of Britain Pilots and groundcrew at Westminster Abbey.
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D-Day Operation Pluto As Told By A D-Day Veteran
How an oil pipeline ensured allied victory in World War Two
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WWII Tomahawk Warrior – How A WW2 Bomber Crash Left A Lifetime Memory
The tragic story of how a B-17 crash had a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
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Veterans Spitfires And War Stories: Historic Aircraft Fly Once More For WW2 Veterans
Biggin Hill airfield welcomed 11 veterans to watch some of the aircraft they once flew.
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WWII Maps: Would History Even Exist Without Them?
Across millennia, military planners have depended on maps.
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History Reporting From Hell: The Journalists Who Witnessed The D-Day Landings First-Hand
The civilians who risked their lives to bring the brutal truth of war to the Homefront
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WWII Out Of Reach: Striking Images Of Operation Barbarossa Uncovered
Photographs depict the ill-fated German advance through Russia and the Soviet Union.
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WWII Dad's Army And Lockdown Hobbies: Why Are Unexploded Bomb Discoveries On The Rise?
Activities like magnet fishing are turning up grenade finds weekly according to an expert.