Kamikaze Des, unshakeable 2IC of legendary Bravo Three Zero patrol during Gulf War
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Feature The strategic assault on Sword Beach that helped change the course of WW2
Sword Beach was assaulted by units of the British 3rd Division, plus French and British commandos, who met fierce German resistance
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Feature How a British veteran turned falconer foiled Nazi Germany's sneaky recruitment plans
In 1938, Captain Charles Knight caught the attention of infamous Nazi Hermann Göring, head of the Luftwaffe and Reichsjägermeister
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WWII Can you help? Plea for information on stolen First and Second World War medals
"These are incredibly important to me and my family, and I'm desperate to get them back," said Mr Howell
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Feature All you need to know about the Chelsea Pensioners
Ever wondered why certain veterans get to wear a rather splendid red coat or whether women can become Chelsea Pensioners?
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Feature Dunkirk Evacuation: A crucial but costly chapter during the Second World War
The stakes could not have been higher. The remnants of the BEF stood exposed on the beach, hoping to be saved
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WWII Dunkirk on screen: Three films to watch during the 85th anniversary
How have the difficult circumstances surrounding the Dunkirk Evacuation been depicted on-screen over the decades?
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WWII Little Ships head to Ramsgate as they keep memory of the miracle of Dunkirk afloat
Around 70 ships are gathering in Ramsgate before setting sail for France - escorted by the Royal Navy on the same route taken 85 years ago
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WWII Salvaged plaque honouring top-secret WW2 human torpedo mission finds new home
A faded memorial to one of the most dangerous submarine missions of the Second World War has been rescued and given new life
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USA Hidden military history revealed as US Congressman sparks controversy with video
Congressman Tim Moore shared a video of himself revealing what is hidden under a floor in the Capitol Building
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History Imperial War Museum makes temporary U-turn on Victoria and George Cross exhibition
The Lord Ashcroft Gallery will stay open until at least 30 September after the IWM changed its position on the expected June closure
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Feature Heroic actions of man who swam in shark-infested waters to save sailors during WW2
PO1 Charles Jackson French, nicknamed the 'human tugboat', bravely rescued more than a dozen sailors
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Feature How the Attenborough of his day survived being torpedoed and helped boost morale during WW2
British Army veteran Captain Charles Knight and his golden eagle become iconic figures in natural history
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Aviation History New funding to preserve RAF and Royal Marines' WW2 contributions for the future
As the UK marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, more than £13m funding is being awarded to two museums to keep the history of WW2 alive
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VE Day 80 Wings of history, wings of victory: Which aircraft were seen on the VE Day 80 flypast
Twenty-three military aircraft soared over The Mall and Buckingham Palace as part of the VE Day 80 flypast
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VE Day 80 Winston Churchill's VE Day speech in full
Churchill's stirring words to cheering crowds in Whitehall.