The Victoria Cross versus the US Medal Of Honor – How do they compare?
A look at the histories of the highest medals for gallantry in the UK and US
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Weapons and Kit The Gatling Gun – The First Machine Gun?
All the specs on an historical weapon that changed the face of war.
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History Medical Evacuation: How Frontline Treatment Has Evolved
Medevac teams swiftly evacuate casualties from battle but how has the process changed since WW1?
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Gurkhas The Kukri – Your Guide To The Iconic Gurkha Weapon
It adorns Gurkha flags, but what are the facts behind this famous Nepalese machete?
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Army History How The New Model Army Helped Shape Our Modern Forces
Radical changes in army structure during the English Civil Wars would have far-reaching consequences
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History Splitting The Difference: The SA80 v The Arquebus Of 1540
How does today’s British Army assault rifle compare with its ancestor?
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WWI How soldiers trained for trench warfare in WW1
Touring the remains of First World War training trenches near Marlow.
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History Are These The Worst Military Mistakes In History?
Blunders in battle tactics can cost dearly as some military moments in history can attest
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Feature When the Royal Marines went commando
How the Marines got their iconic green berets
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History France’s Military Victories That Tend To Get Overlooked
How France’s military legacy is actually a history of wins
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Weapons and Kit Know Your Armoured Vehicles - Self-Propelled Artillery Versus Tanks
A look at what makes SPA not a tank!
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Army History Why Waterloo Still Matters
206 years on from one of Europe's largest ever battles, why is Napoleon's final defeat still important?
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Armed Forces Day Talking The Talk About Walking The Walk, For Armed Forces Day
Military-themed walks are being organised by museums for Armed Forces Day.
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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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Army Rare Army Ranks And Roles: How Many Of These Do You Know?
A number of centuries-old traditions remain within the British Army's titles and hierarchies to this day.
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News National Army Museum Reopens To The Public
After being closed for the majority of the last year, the museum welcomed 150 visitors who had pre booked tickets.