Black Tuesday: Al Murray delves into the pivotal day during Op Market Garden
The comedian and historian doesn't think the operation was necessarily doomed to fail - until everything changed on 19 September 1944.
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Army Battle of Arnhem: The airborne operation that really was a bridge too far
The Allies aimed to thrust 64 miles into enemy-controlled territory, gain control of nine key bridges and have a springboard into Germany.
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Feature Lee: The female reporter who catalogued the horrors of the Second World War
Kate Winslet's new film documents the career of Lee Miller, who captured some of the most thought-provoking and iconic images of the war.
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USA Medal of Honor v Presidential Medal of Freedom: How the US's highest honours compare
Former US President Donald Trump controversially compared a civilian award favourably to the US Medal of Honor.
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Feature Dragoon: Why the op you've never heard of was the worst day of Hitler's life
Also known as the other D-Day, Operation Dragoon opened up a new front against Nazi Germany in southern France.
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Feature The Loch Ness Monster and fascism: When Italy claimed to have killed Nessie
In 1941, Joseph Goebbels' propaganda machine went into overdrive when it claimed Axis power Italy had killed the Loch Ness Monster.
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Technology Exclusive: Inside the defence lab that deals with the world's most deadly substances
Forces News was granted access to Dstl, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, to take a look behind its normally sealed doors.
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Aircraft The F-35B: What you need to know about the UK's fifth-generation Lightning
The RAF and Royal Navy's stealth fighter provides air superiority and enhanced combat capabilities thanks to its advanced technology.
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Feature Why US Marine Corps mascot is a British bulldog and how it built bond with Royal Marines
How did a breed of dog so intertwined with British culture become a US mascot?
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Feature Debunking the legend behind 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's Blackhorse nickname
Some believe the nickname's origin stems from a devastating fire whereas others believe another story is behind it.
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Feature From SAS and Gurkhas to Dracula and Saruman: The unique life of Sir Christopher Lee
Considered one of the most prolific actors in the history of films, Sir Christopher Lee was a true on-screen legend.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth: All you need to know about the mighty aircraft carrier
The aircraft carrier can be thought of as a base at sea and can carry up to 72 aircraft at maximum capacity.
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Invictus Games Invictus Games: The history and future of Prince Harry's event inspiring recovery
The games is aimed at wounded, injured or sick Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
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Feature The real Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare agents were hated – but they didn't care
Despite their heroism being celebrated in Guy Ritchie's latest film, SOE agents were looked down upon by those in power during WW2.
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Feature Did you know disabled veterans have made motorway signs since the 1960s?
Royal British Legion Industries has helped disabled veterans with work like this since 1919
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Nato Which countries in the Nato alliance are paying their fair share on defence?
The alliance expects each member nation to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defence, but plenty are falling short.