Wojtek the bear went to war and won hearts across the world
Since the 16th century the Muscovite state has had many names – Rossiya, the Tsardom of Russia, the Russian Empire, the ...
Military Digest | When Churchill wanted Indian Army to be cut to size at height of WWII
Documents from the UK National Archives reveal the frantic efforts of the commander-in-chief, General Claude Auchinleck, who ...
Middlesbrough veteran awarded French medal for WW2 role
A Middlesbrough veteran who ‘told a little fib’ to get into the army when he was just 16 has been honoured with France’s highest medal for ...
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Army removes, reposts website documenting Japanese-American WWII soldiers
A revision of history or a reconfiguration to align with current policies? That is the question for the Army after the ...
The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe
Operation Varsity "was the battle that ended" World War Two in Europe, yet it is largely unknown to all but military history buffs. British, Canadian and American forces took off mostly from Essex ...
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Exactly 80 years since the Luftwaffe attacked Darlington
In the early hours of Sunday 80 years ago, the Luftwaffe came calling on Darlington. A lone raider strafed the streets, targeted a train and fired ...
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Putin not serious about peace, says UK’s Starmer
UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire ...
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UK’s Starmer urges global coalition to enforce Ukraine ceasefire, warns Putin ‘not serious about peace’
UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders today to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in ...
The conscription age range for men in the UK if WW3 broke out
The document further explains: "On the day Britain declared war on Germany, 3 September 1939, Parliament swiftly enacted a ...
UK considers bringing back conscription for the first time since WW2, as fears of Putin's growing aggression mount - Report
Britain considering reintroducing conscription in response to fears of Russian aggression under President Putin, as military ...
Wartime letters bring history to life in Dear Mr Snippet
In the summer of 2022, a married couple, John and Rita Reed’s collection of letters, personal and military diaries and ...