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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

Gulf War & Op Shader

UK's £800 Million War Against Islamic State: How Does It Compare?

Liberation of Raqqa

COMMENT: Raqqa Is Now Liberated, But Is Islamic State Defeated?

Northern Ireland To Hong Kong: A Tale Of Drugs, Organised Crime & Redemption

Northern Ireland To Hong Kong: A Tale Of Drugs, Organised Crime & Redemption

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Step On Board: An In-Depth Look At HMS Prince Of Wales

British military rations through the ages

How British Soldiers' Rations Have Changed Over The Last 100 Years

James Tilley weight loss

How A Teenager Lost Over 6 Stone In 3 Months To Join The Marines

HMS Bulwark & HMS Albion

At Your Service: What Have HMS Bulwark & Albion Been Used For?

Mini-submarine

BLOG: On Board Nemo - The Lifesaving Mini-Submarine

Royal Marines Commando Challenge

Royal Marines Commando Challenge: Are You Tough Enough?

Channel Dash

Remembering The Channel Dash: One Of The Royal Navy's Darkest Days