Royal Navy marks Trafalgar Day on HMS Victory
The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was a decisive moment in the Napoleonic Wars against the French and Spanish.
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History Secrets of a workshop making swords for the UK Armed Forces
Robert Pooley, 87, and his company make and renovate swords for the Royal Family, dignitaries and militaries across the world.
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Naval History Rare intimate letters by Lord Nelson go on display to mark Trafalgar Day
'Nelson: in His Own Words' focuses on 30 rare and unpublished documents, including 15 personal letters.
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WWI Ultimate sacrifice of six WW1 soldiers recognised in grave rededications
The identities of the soldiers' remains were discovered by the 'MOD War Detectives'.
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Diversity Petition calls for pioneer Walter Tull to receive Military Cross and London statue
He made huge strides in British football and served his country at war, fighting in the Battle of the Somme.
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WWII WWII-era 'ghost boat' discovered in drought-stricken California lake
How the 36ft landing craft boat that carried US troops during the Battle of Tarawa ended up in a Californian lake is a mystery.
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Royal Marines Royal Marine gets Tower of London keys in thousand-year first
The role of the Constable of the Tower is one of the oldest offices in the country, existing since 1078.
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Feature The Stage Door Canteen and its fight for racial equality during WW2
The New York venue and others like it welcomed serving personnel of all races and ethnicities.
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News New monument to celebrate vital Caribbean contribution in WWI and WWII
The National Caribbean Monument Charity has been raising funds to get the monument at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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WWI Working replica of WWI plane painstakingly recreated by enthusiasts
Members of the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland have been working on the project for more than 20 years.
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News Creator of Peaky Blinders brings new drama series 'SAS Rogue Heroes' to BBC
The series dramatises how the SAS was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of WW2.
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History Battle of Britain: Spitfire and Hurricane fighter aircraft compared
Both aircraft served alongside one another in combat, with people often wondering which was better.
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Gaming Exhibition explores how video games interpret war stories and conflict
London's Imperial War Museum's exhibition walks through the evolution of video games from battleship board games to virtual franchises.
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WWII Second World War airman laid to rest 78 years after fatal flight
Flight Sergeant William Robert Stephen Hurrell's remains were buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery in the Netherlands.
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Feature Black Nasty: Duct tape and the military mum you should thank for creating it
Harry Black, 100 mph tape, Duck Tape, duct tape – whatever you call it, Vesta Stoudt invented it.
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Feature Who were The Few? The real heroes of the Battle of Britain
In the face of daunting odds, who were the RAF pilots engaged in fierce battle in the skies over Britain?