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Military Life Irish Guards return to Belfast to mark 125 years of service with parade and laying up of colours
Crowds lined the streets as the regiment known as ‘the Micks’ marked their 125th anniversary back in Belfast
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Army History Welsh Guards present quirky mini uniform for Brussels' Manneken Pis on Liberation Day
The iconic Little Pissing Man fountain statue was first dressed as a Welsh Guard at the end of the Second World War in Europe
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Feature The extraordinary story of a prisoner of war and the duck he refused to leave behind
This is likely to be one of the most heartwarming true Second World War stories you've never heard before
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Scotland Historic Fort George sea wall at risk of 'catastrophic collapse' due to coastal erosion
A section of the historic attraction that is also home to the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland is at risk.
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Army Coldstream Guards repeat a crucial journey as they celebrate 375 years of service
The guardsmen travelled by train to Berwick-upon-Tweed to commemorate their formation in 1650 and their centuries of uninterrupted service
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Army History Part-restored Second World War M3 Grant to get its running debut at Tankfest
The armoured vehicle – which is in the process of being fully restored – has been added to the line-up of the event at The Tank Museum in ...
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Feature All you need to know about the Chelsea Pensioners
Ever wondered why certain veterans get to wear a rather splendid red coat or whether women can become Chelsea Pensioners?
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Feature Dunkirk Evacuation: A crucial but costly chapter during the Second World War
The stakes could not have been higher. The remnants of the BEF stood exposed on the beach, hoping to be saved
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Feature Why the Blues and Royals are the only soldiers allowed to salute without a headdress
It's one of the quirkiest traditions in the British Army.
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Army History Attention! Entire archive of Soldier Magazine goes digital to celebrate 80th anniversary
To mark 80 years of Soldier Magazine an exhibition is also on display at the National Army Museum.
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King Charles 'Long time no see' D-Day veteran, 99, tells King during his visit to regimental museum
The King met veteran Jim Glennie at a visit to the Gordon Highlanders Museum.
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Army Army's first black colonel felt alone during his career – and calls for more diversity
Colonel Andy Allen, who served in the REME, believes more men and women from ethnic minorities should not only sign up, but aim high.
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Feature Glorious Glosters: Memories of the brutal Korean War
More than 700 Glosters fought in the brutal and bloody Battle of Imjin.
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WWII Myrtle the Parachick: The member of 1st Airborne who dropped into Arnhem
On 18 September 1944, Lieutenant Pat Glover dropped with 1st Airborne Division into Arnhem on Operation Market Garden, but he wasn't alone.
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Weapons and Kit Brat summer is over besties – it's time to visit Royal Armouries, says senior curator
Serving curatorial realness for real, the Royal Armouries Museum has jumped on the Gen Z social media trend.