V-1 bomb from Hitler's deadly campaign that destroyed the Guards' Chapel in 1944
Tonnes of rubble fell onto the congregation, killing 121 people and seriously injuring more than 100 worshippers in the Guards' Chapel
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Falklands How two amateur radio enthusiasts secretly passed soldiers' 'I am safe' messages during Falklands War
Each message they transmitted to home for the soldiers in the Falklands was the same: "I am safe".
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Falklands Falklands War: Veteran recalls horror of fires on ship after Argentine Exocet missile attack
HMS Glamorgan had just completed her bombardment and was sailing to safety when she was hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile.
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Feature How do-or-die spirit of SAS was vital in their great escapes from PoW camps during WW2
Damien Lewis' latest book, SAS Great Escapes 4, shines a light on five daring escapes carried out by the SAS during the Second World War
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Falklands Former Royal Marine on how his men seized Mount Harriet in daring Falklands raid
Nick Vaux was the Commanding Officer of 42 Commando during Britain's successful recapture of the Falkland Islands
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Falklands The story behind this famous photograph of the Falklands conflict
We went to meet the man behind 'the Yomper' – one of the most iconic photos taken of the conflict.
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RAF RAF marks 80th anniversary of final World War Two patrol by Coastal Command
A P-8 Poseidon from 201 Squadron marked the occasion with a flypast of the RAF Castle Archdale site in Northern Ireland.
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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 Kamikaze Des, unshakeable 2IC of legendary Bravo Three Zero patrol during Gulf War
Des Powell's new book SAS: My Trial by Fire in hardback is out now
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Feature The strategic assault on Sword Beach that helped change the course of WW2
Sword Beach was assaulted by units of the British 3rd Division, plus French and British commandos, who met fierce German resistance
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Feature How a British veteran turned falconer foiled Nazi Germany's sneaky recruitment plans
In 1938, Captain Charles Knight caught the attention of infamous Nazi Hermann Göring, head of the Luftwaffe and Reichsjägermeister
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WWII Can you help? Plea for information on stolen First and Second World War medals
"These are incredibly important to me and my family, and I'm desperate to get them back," said Mr Howell
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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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WWII Dunkirk on screen: Three films to watch during the 85th anniversary
How have the difficult circumstances surrounding the Dunkirk Evacuation been depicted on-screen over the decades?
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WWII Little Ships head to Ramsgate as they keep memory of the miracle of Dunkirk afloat
Around 70 ships are gathering in Ramsgate before setting sail for France - escorted by the Royal Navy on the same route taken 85 years ago