I felt like I had another purpose, says ex-para whose journey to recovery appears in film
The Mountain Within Me highlights the work of charity Millimetres 2 Mountains and features Ben Halms, who was badly injured on a jump.
Laura Skitt has worked at BFBS for more than 20 years. Starting as the Production Assistant for BFBS Reports, she also worked at BFBS Radio before joining Forces News as Features Editor. She writes long-form articles that explore topics such as mental health, lesser-known military history and life in the services, with a particular emphasis on resilience, recovery and transition.
The Mountain Within Me highlights the work of charity Millimetres 2 Mountains and features Ben Halms, who was badly injured on a jump.
The iconic scene has kept fans questioning its accuracy for nearly 50 years, but Al Murray finally sets the record straight.
The comedian and historian doesn't think the operation was necessarily doomed to fail - until everything changed on 19 September 1944.
Kate Winslet's new film documents the career of Lee Miller, who captured some of the most thought-provoking and iconic images of the war.
Also known as the other D-Day, Operation Dragoon opened up a new front against Nazi Germany in southern France.
In 1941, Joseph Goebbels' propaganda machine went into overdrive when it claimed Axis power Italy had killed the Loch Ness Monster.
How did a breed of dog so intertwined with British culture become a US mascot?
Some believe the nickname's origin stems from a devastating fire whereas others believe another story is behind it.
Despite their heroism being celebrated in Guy Ritchie's latest film, SOE agents were looked down upon by those in power during WW2.
Royal British Legion Industries has helped disabled veterans with work like this since 1919
The Letters of Last Resort all reportedly say one of four options.
Peter Fouché's Project Konstantin charity provides casualty evacuations for soldiers, while also delivering vehicles and other vital ...
The US M1 was introduced in 1942 and was one of the first generation of rocket-propelled anti-tank weapons used in infantry combat.
The Essex-class aircraft carrier-turned-museum based in Alameda, California, is set to host the two-day Rattleship music event.
In April 1919, a series of events led to the stranding of U-118 at the seaside town of Hastings, where it proved to be a fatal attraction.
Many Jewish service personnel listed their religion as Church of England on their identity discs in case they were captured by the Nazis.