Samurais and swordplay: How militarily accurate is FX's TV series Shōgun?
Shōgun has had rave reviews, but we find out whether this story of an Englishman stranded in feudal Japan is as accurate as it is ambitious.
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Naval History Going for gold: Is the braid used on Royal Navy officers' uniforms really made of precious metal?
The custom of wearing a gold curl on distinction tape was first introduced in 1856.
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Nato Nato's 75th anniversary celebrated with musical tribute at Buckingham Palace
The Band of the Welsh Guards performed the Nato hymn to honour the organisation's 75th anniversary.
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Scotland Shapps steps in to ensure Edinburgh Castle's historic One O'Clock Gun won't be silenced
The Defence Secretary insisted the firing of the ceremonial gun should go ahead, despite concern about new health and safety guidelines.
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RAF RAF and UK Space Command celebrate their respective 106th and third birthdays
The UK became the first nation to form a separate and independent air force, in 1918.
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Veterans Veterans living next to Chelsea Football Club relieved they will no longer be made homeless
The Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, next door to Stamford Bridge Stadium, was set up in 1915 to house soldiers returning from war.
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Naval History Jolly Roger flag from First World War to be hoisted at Royal Navy Submarine Museum
The flag is believed to be to oldest surviving one of its kind - and has nothing to do with piracy typically associated with the symbol.
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WWII Great Escape prisoners of war remembered 80 years on in moving ceremony
The poignant service included RAF personnel slowly parading the portraits of the 50 men who were recaptured and executed.
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WWII International military service commemorates Great Escape on eve of 80th anniversary
Personnel from several nations pay respects in Poznan, Poland.
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WWII Recaptured Great Escape airmen 'betrayed' by English informants, unearthed document claims
Breakout survivor, Desmond Plunkett, made the accusation in a post-captivity questionnaire held for decades by the National Archives.
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WWII The Great Escape: 80th anniversary commemorations to get under way in Poland
Events held in Poznan and the site of Stalag Luft III mark the escape of 76 Allied PoWs – and the murder of 50 who were recaptured.
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Veterans Nuclear test veterans offer to settle legal claims over 'withheld' medical records
Up to 22,000 servicemen took part in Britain's early Cold War nuclear testing and want to settle their claim with the MOD.
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Weapons and Kit RPG-7: The iconic Soviet weapon used by soldiers, terrorists and militias around the world
This Cold War-era weapon is still in widespread use on the modern battlefield due to its robust design and innovative shaped charge warhead.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines enact historic Tower of London ceremony with helicopter and landing craft
From oysters to Cachaça, the ceremony of paying the Constables' Dues has been a time-honoured tradition spanning over 700 years.
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News Victoria Crosses worth up to £600k go missing from museum in Essex
Chelmsford City Museum says it has reported the loss to Essex Police and remains in contact over the status of the missing items.
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Navy Philippe de Gaulle: Man who fought with Royal Navy and son of military legend dies aged 102
Admiral de Gaulle was the son of wartime military leader and French president General Charles de Gaulle.