Brits, Fritz & Yanks – Allied & German WW2 Infantry Tactics
What were the main differences between British and American war tactics in WWII?
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Army History Unopened Rations And 200-Year-Old Hat Found During Museum Stock Take
The historic items were found by trustees of the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
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History Why Did Britain Invade Tibet In 1904?
'The Great Game' was meant to be a contest between Britain and Russia - learn how Tibet got sucked in
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History Why is it British Army and not Royal Army?
Why didn't the British Army get the royal moniker?
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Remembrance IN PICTURES: Armistice Day 2019
Events to remember the fallen were held across the UK, a century after the very first Armistice Day in 1919.
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Cold War Former British Military Chief 'Had No Idea' Berlin Wall Would Fall In 1989
General Lord Richards shared his thoughts with Forces News in an interview ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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History Saving The Forgotten Invalid Carriage
They were banned in 1976, recalled and crushed, but some owners hid them from the authorities.
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Reserves London Regiment's History Celebrated With Guards Museum Exhibition
The collection outlines the history of the regiment, from 1908 to the present day.
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History Historic Battlegrounds Among Military Sites In Danger Of Being Lost
Three wreckages are among the sites which remain at risk due to neglect, decay and development, while others have been salvaged.
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Stories A Daring Afghan Rescue Mission - From 100 Years Ago
Following on from his article on the Third Afghan War, Army officer Paul Macro tells the tale of his grandfather's own role in that conflict
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WWII Operation Market Garden: 75 Years Since One Of The Largest Airborne Operations In History
The objective was to secure a bridge over the Rhine as part of an Allied invasion of Germany.
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Army History Battle Of Saragarhi: Remembering The 'Last Stand'
The heroic rearguard is considered to be one of the greatest in history.
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Northern Ireland What Was It Like To Serve In Northern Ireland During The Troubles?
Forces News has been speaking to some of those who were deployed during Operation Banner, which started 50 years ago.
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History 'Dead Equal': Edinburgh Fringe Opera Charts History Of Women In Combat
It follows First World War trailblazer Flora Sandes who served on the frontline.
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Army History 'Never Gone': Portraits Commemorate Soldiers Who Died During Operation Banner
In a project called 'Never Gone', an art teacher from Northampton has drawn portraits of every soldier who died during Operation Banner.
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History The Cavalryman Who Founded The Modern Circus
Discover how Philip Astley went from the Light Dragoons to staging the first-ever circus ring in 1768.