Cold War: What was it and how did it start?
It was a major part of the second half of the 20th century, ending with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Naval History Mary Rose Had Multinational Crew, New Research Shows
Research has revealed the Mary Rose, which sank in 1545, had a more diverse crew than previously thought.
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Feature Exploring alternative histories: Beyond the 'what ifs' of Second World War victory
A new book explores the 'what ifs' of WW2's big moments
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Army History New Royal Logistic Corps Museum To Open This Month
The museum has relocated within Winchester and is home to a large collection of vehicles, uniforms and equipment.
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History The 1992 UN Mission To Cambodia
The global AIDS pandemic and UN intervention in Cambodia collided in 1992
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Sea vessels What are dazzle ships?
The 'dazzle' camouflage paint scheme became a popular tactic for vessels to deceive an enemy in the First and Second World Wars.
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History David Lammy: 'Indignities Of The Past' Must Be Remedied After War Graves Failure
Labour MP David Lammy has called for better education on the sacrifices of black and Asian soldiers during the First World War.
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News Bloody Sunday Families To Challenge Decision Not To Prosecute Veterans
Thirteen civilians were killed on 30 January 1972, when soldiers from the Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights demonstration.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan War: Timeline Of UK Forces In The Country
British forces have been in Afghanistan since 2001 and ended combat operations more than six years ago.
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WWII World War Two: The Girl With A Gun
BFBS Creative investigated who "the girl with a gun" was during the Second World War
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History Op Chariot: The Greatest Commando Raid Ever
Operation Chariot played an important part in World War Two
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Forces TV Good Friday On Forces TV: The Falklands War: Eyewitness And Gurkhas vs Everest
Forget the chocolate, treat yourself to two fascinating documentaries on Forces TV
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RAF RAF Marks 20th Anniversary Of Operation Silkman
Looking back to a parachute drop into Sierra Leone
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History Chocolate bar gifted to troops by Queen Victoria in 1900 found in attic
The 121-year-old chocolate bar was found in a Boer War helmet case at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk.
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Army Royal Regiment Of Scotland Turns 15
It was formed in March 2006, when Scotland's historic infantry regiments were amalgamated.
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History The Real Braveheart - How William Wallace Triumphed In Scotland
How accurate was the film Braveheart? Learn the story of the real William Wallace's famous battle