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Black British service personnel in world war 2

Lives that mattered – the black experience of WW2

A new book examines the black lives involved in Britain’s Second World War effort

Illustration of Gurkha soldiers in Burma during World War 2

Welcome To The Jungle - Exploits Of The Gurkhas In Wartime Burma

French knights attack English knights and archers at Agincourt in 1415

Did Agincourt archers really invent swearing with a two-fingered salute V-sign?

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Bull your boots: The art of polishing for a military shine

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Gin and tonic: Its military history and the origins of Dutch courage

SAS Iranian Embassy Siege

The Day The SAS Became Famous: Operation Nimrod And The Iranian Embassy

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GPMG: The world's deadliest machine gun

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British Military Slang Or Phrases You Need To Know 2

most read stories of 2018

These Were The Most Popular Forces Network Stories Of 2018

Forces Unsung Heroes: Charlotte Park

Our Forces Unsung Heroes – As Nominated By You

Pte Green & Pte Arendall - 2 Mercian: Christmas Messages 2018

Armed Forces Send Heartwarming Video Christmas Messages To Loved Ones

Daredevil pensioner (86) left 14 years of Christmas presents to little neighbour before he died.

Dying RAF Veteran Leaves 14 Years’ of Christmas Presents For Little Girl

Tim Cooper HMS Queen Elizabeth

What's It Like On Board HMS Queen Elizabeth?

PTSD

How You Can Fund Life-Changing Mental Health Treatment For Veterans

Welcome to Lancashire

Ey up, cock! It’s Lancashire Day

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Stunning Comic Book Brings Real Story Of British Army Soldier To Life

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Special Forces Veteran Shares All On Reality Of War In New Book

Johnson Beharry Victoria Cross recipient

Absolute Legends: The Man Who Went From Drug Dealer To Being Awarded A Victoria Cross