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WWII

Lives That Mattered – The Black Experience Of WW2

A new book examines the black lives involved in Britain’s Second World War effort

Illustration of Gurkha soldiers in Burma during World War 2
Gurkhas

Welcome To The Jungle - Exploits Of The Gurkhas In Wartime Burma

12th August 2020
French knights attack English knights and archers at Agincourt in 1415
History

Did Agincourt Archers Really Invent Swearing With A Two-Fingered Salute V-Sign?

31st January 2020
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Stories

How To Bull Boots: The Art Of Polishing For A Military Shine

28th October 2019
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History

Gin And Tonic: Its Military History And The Origins Of Dutch Courage

31st December 2020
SAS Iranian Embassy Siege
News

The Day The SAS Became Famous: Operation Nimrod And The Iranian Embassy

4th April 2020
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Weapons and Kit

GPMG: The World’s Deadliest Machine Gun

24th January 2020
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Fun

British Military Slang Or Phrases You Need To Know 2

8th October 2019
HMS Kent and HMS Queen Elizabeth together during training at sea (Royal Navy).
Navy

What Makes Up A Carrier Strike Group?

1st March 2021
Aghanistan
Afghanistan

Op Toral: What Are British Troops Doing In Afghanistan?

18th February 2021
Absolute Legends: The Gay Hero Of The Battle Of Britain
LGBTQ

Absolute Legends: The Gay Hero Of The Battle Of Britain

16th February 2021
HMS Queen Elizabeth
Sea vessels

HMS Queen Elizabeth: All You Need To Know About The Aircraft Carrier

27th January 2021
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Sea vessels

HMS Queen Elizabeth And HMS Prince Of Wales: 12 Key Facts On Britain's Aircraft Carriers

27th January 2021
F35 Stealth Fighter Jets
Aircraft

F-35 ABCs: Learn About Britain's Most Expensive Warplane And Its Variants

4th January 2021
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History

Gin And Tonic: Its Military History And The Origins Of Dutch Courage

31st December 2020
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World

Where Are UK Military Personnel Deployed This Christmas?

24th December 2020
Chief Petty Officer Sailor HMS Richmond Reunited Children Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth DNI
Fun

10 Signs You Were A Military Child

10th December 2020
F-35s flying over England
Aircraft

F-35B: What You Need To Know About The Lightning Jet

1st December 2020
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