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History Who Do I Think I Am? My Family’s WW1 Story
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.
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Heritage Absolute Legends: Major Charles Des Voeux, A Forgotten Hero On A Forgotten Frontier
The story of Major Charles Des Voeux, who led his men to battlefield glory in incredible circumstances, repelling thousands of enemy ...
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News More Faith And Belief Groups To Join National Service Of Remembrance
Seven more faith and belief groups are to be join in the National Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph next month.
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Stories Fiji Day: Fijian Soldiers Celebrate Their British Army Pride In Cyprus
Bula & Happy Fiji Day. Fijian soldiers from 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment visited the Forces Radio BFBS studios in Cyprus to ...
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News Danny Boyle To Mark WWI Armistice With Sand Art
Faces of the millions of people killed or effected by WWI will be etched on to beaches on Armistice Day in a "thank you" designed by ...
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Feature Military pioneer Millie Dunn Veasey and how she inspired a generation
"As I said, you know, I'm just so proud of the women in the Army today. All our women can do anything they want to do."
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Heritage Art And The Absurd In The Aftermath Of War
The Forces Network takes a look at the artistic legacy of the First World War in conjunction with Tate Britain's 'Aftermath' exhibit.
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News Do You Have Memorabilia Showing British Forces Life In Germany?
One historian is appealing for items ahead of a new exhibition about British Forces Germany next May.
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Heritage James Bond And Gibraltar – Ian Fleming’s Mission To Stop Spain Entering WW2
Discover some of the key historical inspirations behind 007.
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Army The Beginning Of The End Of WWI – Amiens, 1918
July 1, 1916, was the 'darkest day' of the British Army, but August 8, 1918, was the 'black day' for the Germans. The Forces Network ...
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Army On This Day: Evesham - The Battle That Changed English Politics For Good
A follow up from the Forces Network's prior article on the Battle of Lewes.
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Army Spies And Sabres: How Wellington Won At Salamanca
A look at one notable example of how the British beat Napoleon's forces, making July 22 'Salamanca Day'.
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Heritage British vs German Paras At The First Bridge Too Far
It is the 75th anniversary of a little-known but important battle between two of the most elite forces in WW2...
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RAF RAF 100 Quiz 1: How Well Do You Know The Royal Air Force?
With the Royal Air Force celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, we at Forces Network are giving you the chance to put your RAF ...
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News British Heatwave Reveals Historic Former WW2 Airfield
The longest British heatwave since 1976 has revealed the outline of a World War II airfield once part of Lasham Airfield.