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
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Gibraltar Gibraltar: Wild Monkeys, Pirate Caves and British Forces
BFBS Creative has been exploring the Rock
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History Hannah Snell: A Female Soldier In Disguise
The pioneering woman hid her real identity to fight for her country
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RAF RAF Flypast Marks 100th Anniversary Of Donald Campbell's Birth
The British record-breaker died in 1967 attempting a water speed record in a Bluebird K7.
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History Spanish Civil War: Was This Iconic Photo Staged?
A striking image from the Spanish Civil War has more to it than it seems
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Stories Are these the best regimental mottos ever?
From 'Death or Glory' to 'Better To Die Than Live A Coward', these phrases are incredibly inspirational.