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?
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WWII Battle of Britain explained in 60 seconds
BFBS Creative's latest video explains the Battle of Britain in one minute.
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WWII The Hardest Day: A key 24 hours in the Battle Of Britain
During the Second World War air battle, the RAF and Luftwaffe each flew hundreds of sorties, with aircraft being lost on both sides.
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WWII What was the Battle of Britain and who won?
The Battle of Britain in WWII inspired one of Winston Churchill's most famous speeches, but what prompted the 1940 air campaign?
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The Queen Why the Queen's lead-lined coffin weighs same as about a dozen 55lb bergens
The Queen's casket is lined with lead and has other features that add to the weight.
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Royals The special relationship between the monarch and military
The Queen's time as head of the Armed Forces "bred an extraordinary emotional connection between individual servicemen and women".
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The Queen What is a state funeral and what role is the military set to have?
The Queen's funeral will be the first state funeral in the UK since war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's in 1965.
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The Queen Watch: Queen speaks of 'debt of gratitude' in 2002 Golden Jubilee speech to Armed Forces
The Queen thanked personnel for their service during a Golden Jubilee speech in Portsmouth, in 2002.
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The Queen The Queen: Her life in pictures
Born on 21 April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II grew up during the Second World War and reigned for seven decades.
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Falklands The civilian P&O doctor who treated wounded troops during Falklands conflict
Dr Susie West's memoir covers when the cruise ship SS Canberra was diverted to the South Atlantic in 1982.
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Army Grenadier Guards go back to 400-year-old roots on 150-mile march
The young guardsmen learned about their history during the march, covered as a platoon relay in two-and-a-half days.