Royal Marines Memorial Damaged In Car Crash
The monument in Gavrelle in northern France now needs rebuilding with part of it having being destroyed.
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Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Days – How The World Honours Its Men and Women In Uniform
A look at what Armed Forces Day means to (and is called in) a selection of other countries around the world.
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D-Day Mulberry Harbours: How The Allies Floated Concrete To Win D-Day
Why were they called Mulberry Harbours and how did concrete make them float…
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D-Day Which D-Day? The ‘Bodyguard Of Lies’ That Fooled Hitler
You've heard of Operation Overlord. But what about D-Day's ‘Operation Bodyguard’ and the clever deception behind it?
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Aircraft Record-Breaking Harrier Restored And Reunited With Race-Winning Pilot
Tom Lecky Thompson flew the jet from London to New York in 1969.
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Heritage WWI Soldier's Grave Rededicated 104 Years On
Private Frederick Foskett was honoured during a service at Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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Heritage 'Every Dress Tells A Different Story': History Of Army Bride Fashion Showcased
The exhibition looks at how fashion has changed over the decades, with the oldest dress first being worn in 1915.
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Heritage Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The celebrations were a time of reflection and pride for the hundreds of nurses who attended the ceremony.
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WWII Forgotten People, Forgotten War - Love Letters, Operation Ariel And 'The Phoney War'
Writer Peter Ledger's look at the comparatively under-studied early period of WW2, through the eyes of an anti-aircraft gunner and his wife.
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WWII A World Turned Upside Down – British Defeat In Malaya And Singapore
A look at the colossal defeat suffered by Britain during the Second World War at the hands of the Japanese.
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Heritage Holocaust Memorial Plans Criticised Over Potential 'Harmful' Impact On London Park
A planning application for the memorial is currently being considered by Westminster City Council.
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Heritage Prince Charles Gives 'Wholehearted Support' To D-Day Normandy Memorial Project
Construction will begin in June, with the aim of completion within a year.
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RAF Red Arrows: The World's Greatest Aerobatic Display Team
Check out these 17 magnificent images of 'The Reds'...
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History King George III Letter Expressing War Intent Sells For £11,430 At Auction
The 1803 letter fetched more than 11 times its pre-sale estimate...
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WWII D-Day Landings To Feature On Special Edition Coins
The anniversary on 6 June will be marked with a £2 coin.
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Special forces Medals Of 007 Inspiration Sold for over £38,000
Sergeant Major Tom Winter captured Ian Fleming's attention by escaping a Prisoner of War camp in disguise.