Former England cricketer Jack Russell's military medal collection sells for £74,000
The collection that belonged to international wicketkeeper Jack Russell included a Military Cross awarded to a soldier killed in the Battle ...
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Scotland Royal Regiment of Scotland marks 20th anniversary with Edinburgh muster parade
Past and present members of the regiment paraded down the Royal Mile in the Scottish capital to mark the anniversary
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Heritage Paying their dues: The naval tradition of bringing alcohol to the monarch
During the reign of Richard II, naval ships passing into London were ordered to pay a fee to the Constable of the Tower.
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Naval History Mutiny on the Bounty: The Royal Navy's most famous rebellion
HMS Bounty's legendary mutiny left the ship's crew split into two groups
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WWI Network of First World War training trenches among sites added to heritage list in 2022
The network of trenches found in Norfolk is also said to be rare in that many others have long been filled in.
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Fun 10 Signs You Were A Military Child
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
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WWII Did a civil servant predict WW2 in 1921 census?
Arthur Vince was one of several people who used their census for political protest, with others lamenting living conditions.
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WWII The Days After D-Day: What Happened Next
D-Day was just the start – the Battle of Normandy soon followed.
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D-Day D-Day 1944: The Unsung Heroes' Story
Learn how the invasion of Normandy was so much more than just an amphibious assault on five beaches...
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LGBTQ Sexuality And The Role Of LGBTQ Armed Forces In WW1
Did The First World War Spawn The Modern Day Gay Rights Movement?
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LGBTQ Absolute Legends: The Gay Hero Of The Battle Of Britain
Gay men like Ian Gleed served with distinction on the front line, finding love and relationships while they served their King and country...
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Heritage Kissing Soldiers In The Street And Getting Drunk: Your Memories Of VE Day
Memories, stories and pictures from WWII and VE Day
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Stories WWI Desert Rats And The Origins Of Special Forces
Here is the story of early special operations from a former special forces and CIA operative, military historian and conflict archaeologist
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Aviation History From Flying Birdcages To Drones: How Air-Combat Tactics Began
Aviation historian Chris McNab gives a glimpse into the beginnings of Aerial Doctrine
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History Invincible Us: The History Of Rehab - Charity Vs The State, To The Fighting Spirit Of Invictus
Charity versus the state – learn how the World War 1 warring nations learnt to rehabilitate their disabled servicemen.
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The Reality of Operation Market Garden
Following the breakout from Normandy in August 1944, the British and Commonwealth forces crossed the Seine between Rouen and Vernon, and ...
