Wonder women: The munitionettes who helped Britain win the wars
A look at vital work done on the Home Front during World Wars 1 and 2 in time for International Women's Day.
Greg Allwood started out at BFBS as a web journalist, specialising in long-form and features articles focused on military history, military organisation and kit. Greg has also helped to produce special projects for events such as RAF 100 and Falklands 40. His interests in all things geeky now serve him well in the video archive, from where he occasionally produces videos based around military gear.
A look at vital work done on the Home Front during World Wars 1 and 2 in time for International Women's Day.
Step into the shoes of the British Tommy and examine the stats that determined his chances of life or death.
In WW1, Irish rebels fought to create their own nation – by breaking away from Britain.
What were the main differences between British and American war tactics in WWII?
Learn the true story behind Henry V’s incredible victory at Agincourt in 1415
An icon of the Second World War, learn about the specifications of the Lancaster bomber and how it got its name.
Playing board games this Xmas? Consider one that shows how World War 1 might have ended 100 years ago this year.
When several ships of the same class disappeared, was it down to supernatural forces and 'the curse of the collier'?
Following on from the centenary of the end of WW1 is an example to inspire others in genealogy research on their own relatives' war service.
A look at the 'Tide Of Iron' historic battle on the Western Front
It was, quite simply, the crime of the century – the assassination of an American president in broad daylight and on camera. The death of ...
Forces Network has taken a look back at a special BFBS documentary made four years after the Wall's fall...
An examination of the circumstances surrounding what was quite possibly the single most important event of the 20th Century.
With Sir John Chilcot's long-awaited Iraq Inquiry published at last, perhaps lessons from an earlier conflict could prove useful...