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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

‘It’s Not Weak To Ask For Help’

‘It’s Not Weak To Ask For Help’

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl: The WWII Pilot Who Narrowly Cheated Death

Depressed Soldier Defence Imagery DNI

All Call Signs: The Veterans Fighting For Your Mental Health

Italian Army

Italian vs. British Armed Forces - How Do They Compare?

Tam Hobbs

Cheers Tam! The Internet Hero We Never Knew We Needed

Anonymous troops

Do You Know What These Military Phrases Mean?

Merlin Mk 4 prepares to take off for flight trials on board HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Getting The Merlin Ready For HMS Queen Elizabeth

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Can You Join The Armed Forces With A Criminal Record?

The F35 fighter jet is a key part of the Modernising Defence Programme Picture Ministry of Defence Crown Copyright

COMMENT: Difficult Decisions Ahead For Those Deciding The Future Of Our Forces

HMS Bangor Royal Navy Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel 2011 Defence Imagery

Powerful Time-Lapse Footage Shows HMS Bangor Heading Home After Three Years In Bahrain