Papa Jake: TikTok star who fought from Normandy beaches to the Bulge dies aged 102
The Second World War US Army veteran shared his Second World War experiences with millions of people on TikTok and YouTube
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Stories Military career gave Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth a unique perspective
Tributes pour in for the thriller writer, who served two years of National Service in the 1950s, who has died at the age of 86
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Aircraft The F-35B: What you need to know about the UK's fifth-generation Lightning
The RAF and Royal Navy's stealth fighter provides air superiority and enhanced combat capabilities thanks to its advanced technology.
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D-Day Ten things you may not know about Operation Neptune and D-Day
Operation Overlord was the name of the operation to seize Normandy, while Neptune was the amphibious landing phase of 6 June 1944.
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Germany The disappearance of Katrice Lee: How the investigation has unfolded
Katrice Lee, the daughter of an Army sergeant, was only two-years-old when she disappeared in November 1981.
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Feature Ultra-rare gold coin worth £40,000 found by British Army veteran-turned-detectorist
The ex-Royal Engineers soldier found a Richard III Half Angel, sparking community interest and comparisons to Only Fools and Horses.
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Feature Michael 'Bronco' Lane: The SAS veteran who cheated death and lost 15 digits on Everest
The late SAS soldier's frostbitten toes and five fingertips were amputated following a near-death experience on Mount Everest in 1976.
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WWII 'Even if it's worth two million... we won't part with it' – Victoria Cross worth £250,000 features on Antiques Roadshow
The family of a British Indian Army officer are shocked to learn the value of his VC, but refuse to part with it for any amount
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USA US Navy to name destroyer after 'fearless' marine who saved his company during Vietnam war
The USS Harvey C Barnum Jr has been named after Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Corps Colonel Harvey C Barnum Jr.
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Aviation History Avro Lancaster: The iconic British WW2 bomber that took the fight straight into the heart of Nazi Germany
The aircraft was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command's strategy.
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Prince Philip How Prince Philip earned the respect of the British military
Although the Duke of Edinburgh ended his active naval career in July 1951, he continued to have a close relationship with the military.
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Weapons and Kit GPMG: The world's deadliest machine gun
General Purpose Machine Gun – Aka 'The General' – all the gen, facts and data on the weapon of choice.
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Families How a mother's 'buns of mass production' have cheered up 260,000 troops over 20 years
Two of Louise Bennet's sons are Royal Marines veterans.
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Naval History Mutiny on the Bounty: The Royal Navy's most famous rebellion
HMS Bounty's legendary mutiny left the ship's crew split into two groups
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Feature Remembering the daring 'Dambusters' mission
Former RAF Officer John Nichol talks about his book on The Dambusters
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News Gunfire: The history of the traditional Christmas Army drink
What is gunfire and what is the tradition of the drink?