How the Poppy Appeal's popularity in the 1920s led to the unique Scottish poppy design
Whatever it looks like, the poppy is sold to raise money to support the Armed Forces and veteran community.
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China China's military firepower: An overview
China is considered the long-term, pacing threat to the West.
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Feature The Stage Door Canteen and its fight for racial equality during WW2
The New York venue and others like it welcomed serving personnel of all races and ethnicities.
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Feature Black Nasty: Duct tape and the military mum you should thank for creating it
Harry Black, 100 mph tape, Duck Tape, duct tape – whatever you call it, Vesta Stoudt invented it.
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Feature Who were The Few? The real heroes of the Battle of Britain
In the face of daunting odds, who were the RAF pilots engaged in fierce battle in the skies over Britain?
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WWII What was the Battle of Britain and who won?
The Battle of Britain in WWII inspired one of Winston Churchill's most famous speeches, but what prompted the 1940 air campaign?
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Feature Know the difference – rockets versus missiles
Find out what makes a missile a missile, and a rocket and rocket.
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Feature ISIS-K, Islamic State, the Taliban and Al-Qaeda: How are they different?
So-called Islamic State, the Taliban, and al-Qaeda are all radical jihadist groups, but they are not all the same.
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Feature How Britain's first black WWI pilot survived a mid-air attack by five enemy planes
Sgt William 'Robbie' Clarke was knocked unconscious after being shot in the spine and crash-landed.
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Feature Did drag help men explore gender non-conformity during the First World War?
For some, wearing dresses was light entertainment, but it helped others explore their gender.
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Feature The 10 deadliest battles in history
A look at some of most infamous campaigns in the history of war
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Feature The Second World War soldiers who fought Hitler's Nazi Germany while in drag
Dressed in petticoats and stockings, these men were described as 'wolves in sheep's clothing'
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Nato NATO: which countries make up the alliance?
NATO was formed by 12 nations in 1949 to deter the expansion of the Soviet Union and has more than doubled in size since.
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News How real is Top Gun? Active US fighter pilot breaks down movie
Tom Sables asks a US Air Force F-16 pilot why you'd ever want to fly upside down and how many aircraft he could face alone.
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Uniform What do the Armed Forces say you can and can't do with your facial hair?
If you want to grow a beard or moustache, there are some rules you must follow.
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Feature Peacekeeping and PTSD: Psychological cost similar to combat missions
From Rwanda to Bosnia, the damage to mental health can be compared to combat operations and even friendly fire, research shows.