The Gatling Gun – The First Machine Gun?
All the specs on an historical weapon that changed the face of war.
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History Medical Evacuation: How Frontline Treatment Has Evolved
Medevac teams swiftly evacuate casualties from battle but how has the process changed since WW1?
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Weapons and Kit Flamethrowers – From The British Ack Pack To The Napalm-Fuelled American M9
A look at one of the most deadly hand-held weapons in history - branded 'inhumane' by military leaders
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Army History How The New Model Army Helped Shape Our Modern Forces
Radical changes in army structure during the English Civil Wars would have far-reaching consequences
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History When Dates Differ: When Do You Think WW1 Ended?
1918 and 1945 are not actually the official end dates of the wars. Here's why.
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Royal Marines How the Royal Marines began
Well before the days of Commandos, Marines were not ‘Royal’, or even ‘marines’ …
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History Blitzy The Bear: Meet The Manchester Blitz Survivor Found In A Loft After Decades
The well-worn and much-loved 82-year-old teddy bear now has a new home after spending decades hidden underneath insulation in a loft.
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History Spanish Military Statue Sparks Anger Over Fascist Symbolism
Protests against emblems of the past are not limited to 21st century Britain
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Feature How black nasty kept an aircraft hangar running for a year in the Falklands
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape
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History Splitting The Difference: The SA80 v The Arquebus Of 1540
How does today’s British Army assault rifle compare with its ancestor?
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WWII The Last Time Fans Risked Their Lives To Watch Football
Government restrictions on freedom limiting the risk of death. Sound familiar?
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RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend's Service Medals Sell For £260,000
RAF pilot Group Captain Peter Townsend, who fought in the Battle of Britain, became well known for his relationship with Princess Margaret.
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Navy Your memories of Hands To Bathe tradition at sea
Crew members share their experiences of the naval custom.
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History Wing Commander Charles Reep: The father of long ball football?
Former RAF officer Wg Cdr Charles Reep was one of the pioneers of collecting data on matches and an advocate of direct football.
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Veterans 'Dambusters' Squadron Pilot Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman Dies Aged 100
Mr Goodman destroyed the Arnsberg Railway Viaduct and attacked Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' during his wartime RAF service.
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History COVID: Yeoman Warders Resume Guided Tours At Tower Of London
Restrictions on social contact amid the coronavirus pandemic have been eased in England.