Coventry Blitz: How The City Rose From Its Ashes
The bombings on 14 November 1940 destroyed buildings and killed hundreds, but the city started to rise from its ashes within a fortnight.
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History New Exhibition Looks At Unknown Warrior Memorial's 'Poignant' Story
It is nearly 100 years since the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey.
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Germany Berlin Wall: Then And Now
More than 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Forces News takes a look at how the German capital has changed since.
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WWII Battle Of Britain: Was It The Most Vital One For The UK In WWII?
It is nearly 80 years since the three-and-a-half-month battle came to an end.
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Army History West India Regiments: the story of slavery in the Army
Estimates suggest around 13,400 slaves were purchased for the West India Regiments between the years 1795 and 1807.
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Feature WW1: Why did Britain join the First World War?
It has been more than 106 years since Britain entered the Great War.
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History Arthur Knight: Portsmouth Charity Tells Serviceman And Sportsman's Story
The talented footballer and cricketer served in both world wars, played international sport and twice competed at the Olympic Games.
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History Facebook Donates £1m To Bletchley Park
Facebook said Bletchley Park - the home of the World War Two codebreakers that broke the Enigma code - was a birthplace of modern computing.
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Women 30 Years Of Women At Sea – BFBS Interviews Women In The Senior Service
A glimpse into the lives of a few women who have served with the Royal Navy over the last 30 years.
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Services Lockdown Reads – 2020 Military-Themed Books
Some suggested reads if you're indoors with downtime during the pandemic
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History Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen And His Career In The Army
A fellow recruit tells BFBS he was always "weird" and "unremarkable" ...
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History The WWII Pilots Who Traveled Across The World To Defend England
British pilots did not face the Luftwaffe alone ...
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Nato NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps celebrates 10 years at Gloucestershire base
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted plans for a grand parade to mark the anniversary.
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WWII Battle Of Britain Day: Air Display Marks 80th Anniversary
The RAF's victory over the Luftwaffe stopped Hitler’s plans to invade Britain.
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WWII Battle of Britain: Tribute To The Female Few
The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force played a crucial role in using radar to detect Luftwaffe attacks.
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Feature Exceptional women of the Battle of Britain
Hitler did not bargain on the fighting spirit of those left on the ground.