Soldiers' chin straps: What details did Hollywood's movies get right?
Why did movie stars and action heroes often wear their chin straps undone? Was this done by mistake or intentionally?
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LGBTQ Veteran contemplated suicide after being forced to leave military due to her sexuality
'It was the lowest ebb I've ever been at and only time in my life I was close to suicide'.
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Veterans Founder's Day: King of the Belgians joins Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrations
The annual special occasion honours King Charles II, the founder of the Chelsea Pensioners.
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D-Day Enemy weapons: This WW2 film showed US troops how to fire captured German guns on D-Day
The US War Department wanted all American troops to know how to handle German infantry small arms during the Normandy Landings.
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Aviation History Avro Lancaster: The iconic British WW2 bomber that took the fight straight into the heart of Nazi Germany
The aircraft was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command's strategy.
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RAF Red Arrows paint skies red, white and blue in spectacular airshow over Devon
Thousands gathered to watch the display over the Paignton seafront.
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Army History Is the 'mark of shame' rumour about the RLC and the RAOC true?
Did a mistake result in two of the British Army's regiments wearing a 'mark of shame' on their heads forever?
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Army Princess Anne joins Royal Logistic Corps to mark 30th anniversary
The event in Winchester was the first parade by the RLC since they were granted freedom of the city.
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USA Murph Challenge: How a unique way of remembering a Medal of Honor recipient helps those in need
US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P Murphy made the ultimate sacrifice in 2005 to rescue his team.
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WWII Battle of the Atlantic veteran shares delight after shaking hands with 'lovely' Princess Royal
Frank Cooper, 97, was a sailor involved in the battle, the longest continuous military operation during WW2.
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Navy In pictures: Battle of the Atlantic commemorations continue on the Mersey
A flypast by historic aircraft over the Royal Liver Building on the waterfront involved a Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane.
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Ukraine Royal Marines send good wishes to Ukraine's marines on 105th birthday
Members of the Ukrainian Marine Corps marked the anniversary from the battle zone, where they were visited by President Zelensky.
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History Rare polar sledge flag saved for the nation, with help from celebrity campaigners
The National Museum of the Royal Navy raised funds to keep the Kellet flag from going to a collector overseas.
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WWII HMS Defender to lead commemorations in Liverpool marking 80th anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic
The Royal Navy destroyer will be joined by other vessels to mark the anniversary of the longest, hardest naval battle in British history.
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WWII Wreaths laid at Bomber Command Memorial on 80th anniversary of Dambusters raid
Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards laid a poppy wreath on behalf of the Royal Air Force.
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Ukraine How Ukraine's vast rail network has helped carry nation's morale
Author Christian Wolmar outlines how Ukraine's railway has withstood Russia's attacks and become a symbol for the country.