Brick-hanging ceremony: An Army tradition that dates back to 1889
This year marked the 122nd Brick Hanging, which is a tradition held in memory of the story of Forage Master Joe Holland.
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WWI Network of First World War training trenches among sites added to heritage list in 2022
The network of trenches found in Norfolk is also said to be rare in that many others have long been filled in.
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Feature The 'Doomsday wreck' packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives that could create a tsunami in the Thames Estuary
US Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery sank in 1944 and has been submerged ever since.
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History Is this Christmas pudding sent to sailors fighting in the Boer War the oldest in the world?
One of the original puddings sent to British sailors sent to fight in the war survives in the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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WWII How these two Royal Navy veterans survived attacks by Japan 81 years ago
HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy on 10 December 1941 with the loss of more than 800 crew.
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Weapons and Kit Deadliest weapons: The high-explosive hand grenade
All the gen on the hand grenade – an indispensable armament in modern warfare.
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Feature Remembering the daring 'Dambusters' mission
Former RAF Officer John Nichol talks about his book on The Dambusters
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Feature How US fighter pilots' bomb-release pickle switch got its name and what it has to do with clowns
It has more to do with actual pickles than you might think.
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History SAS Rogue Heroes to return to BBC for second series
The second series will show viewers what comes next for the SAS.
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USA US Army college American footballers get WWII-themed kit for Navy clash
The kit pays tribute to the soldiers of the 1st Armored Division who were involved in the US contribution to Operation Torch.
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WWII George 'Johnny' Johnson, Britain's last surviving Dambuster, turns 101
The Second World War veteran celebrated his 101st birthday today
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History How a tankie got SAS go-ahead to advise on BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes
Ben Simmons, a veteran who now runs a film and TV military advisory company, talks about behind the scenes of TV dramatisation.
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History At-Risk War Memorials project under threat of closure
The volunteer-led initiative has rescued more than 50 monuments from vandalism and destruction.
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Veterans WW2 veteran who shared food with French girl in Normandy reunites with her 78 years later
Former soldier Reg Pye has been searching for Huguette Geoffroy since the war ended.
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History Elizabeth Cross: Award instituted by Her Majesty the Queen explained
The Elizabeth Cross is available to families of those who died in conflicts dating back to 1948.
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USA Six dead after WWII military aircraft collide at Dallas air show, officials say
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra crashed during the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas show.