'If our names are on a bullet, it's our bad luck': WW2 veteran recalls memories of D-Day
Royal Navy veteran Peter Smoothy has paid his respects in Normandy thanks to the Taxi Charity.
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Navy Falklands conflict remembered at the home of naval aviation
A Somerset oak tree was planted and blessed during the service at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton.
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Falklands Operation Sutton: The first stage in the UK's mission to retake the Falklands
On 21 May 1982, the UK began landing troops in East Falkland, following the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina.
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Feature Falklands: Why an SAS raid nicknamed 'Operation Certain Death' never happened
To help counter Argentina's Exocet anti-ship missiles, the SAS were called to assist with taking out the missile threat.
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Falklands Falklands 82: The brutal conflict told by those who were there
Eye-witness accounts reveal what life was like for those directly impacted by the Falklands War.
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Falklands HMS Sheffield survivor recalls guilt he still feels 40 years after sinking
In 1982, then-22-year-old Chris Purcell was serving on the ship's galley and as a gunner when Argentinian jets attacked the vessel.
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Naval History Room where Lord Nelson's body lay reopened after restoration
Its unique architecture has been carefully restored, including its roof lantern, monumental stonework and Swedish marble flooring.
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History Sir Ernest Shackleton: His military career and Antarctic expeditions
Sir Ernest Shackleton is best known for his endeavours in the Antarctic, but he was also a Royal Navy reservist and a former Army major.
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Special forces British Special Forces – where they came from and what they do
An examination of the histories and current roles of the UK’s Special Forces units.
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Naval History Watch: Piece of Navy history found in London's waters
Nicola White has found numerous military items while mudlarking around the River Thames.
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Navy Veterans launch £15,000 fundraiser for memorial to honour sinking of Navy ship
Four decades ago, HMS Sheffield was hit – and eventually sunk – by an Argentine missile while assisting with liberation of the Falklands.
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Naval History HMS Victory conservation project to spend £35m on 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
She has been undergoing a 20-year conservation, recently having her mast removed, with the next stage of works now unveiled.
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Naval History What is this piece of Navy history found in London's waters?
Nicola White says her discovery on the River Thames is one of her "most exciting" yet.
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History D-class submarine among three military heritage sites listed in 2021 highlights
The Submarine Memorial Chapel of St Nicholas and Shoreham Memorial Cross also made the list.
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Naval History Why does Norway give London a Christmas tree every year?
A strategic failure that cemented long-lasting cooperation and friendship.
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Feature Why the head of MI6 only writes in green ink
And why is he referred to as 'C'?