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.
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Feature The mysterious instructions to Britain's Trident-armed subs in case of nuclear apocalypse
The Letters of Last Resort all reportedly say one of four options.
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Feature Bazooka: How the legendary rocket-propelled anti-armour weapon got its name
The US M1 was introduced in 1942 and was one of the first generation of rocket-propelled anti-tank weapons used in infantry combat.
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Feature Kohima: How close combat over a tennis court helped turn the war with Japan
22 June marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Kohima, known as the 'Stalingrad of the East'.
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Royals From Sandhurst to second lieutenant: Prince of Wales's military career
The heir to the throne completed more than seven years of full-time military service.
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Feature How a WW1 German U-boat became a tourist attraction on a British beachfront
In April 1919, a series of events led to the stranding of U-118 at the seaside town of Hastings, where it proved to be a fatal attraction.
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D-Day Ten things you may not know about Operation Neptune and D-Day
Operation Overlord was the name of the operation to seize Normandy, while Neptune was the amphibious landing phase of 6 June 1944.
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Feature The liberation of Rome, a big achievement of WW2 that was overshadowed by D-Day
Coming just two days before D-Day, Rome was uncontested and was seized without any fighting.
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Feature Ultra-rare gold coin worth £40,000 found by British Army veteran-turned-detectorist
The ex-Royal Engineers soldier found a Richard III Half Angel, sparking community interest and comparisons to Only Fools and Horses.
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Feature From grease to glory: Unique tradition of Plebes No More ceremony at US Naval Academy
The Plebes No More ceremony has been a point of pride for aspiring US Navy personnel since the Second World War.