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British Army

The principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom.

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Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
Collector's GuideWorld War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)
Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
A comprehensive introduction to collecting British campaign medals, from the Waterloo Medal to modern operational service awards.
10 Mar 202611 min read
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British CrownFeatured
Feature ArticleWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British Crown
From the Anglo-Nepalese War to Helmand Province — the remarkable history of the Gurkha soldiers who have served Britain since 1815.
28 Feb 20269 min read
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)
The Zulu War of 1879: Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and the Fall of the Zulu Kingdom
The dramatic story of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 — from the disaster at Isandlwana to the legendary defence of Rorke's Drift and the final defeat of the Zulu Kingdom.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)ww1
The Gallipoli Campaign 1915: History & Collectables
The Dardanelles Disaster The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915–1916 was one of the most ambitious and costly failures of the First […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
Weapon Profile
The Kukri: History of the Gurkha Fighting Knife
The Blade of the Bravest No weapon in British military service carries the mystique of the kukri — the curved […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military HonourFeatured
Medal GuideWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military Honour
The history of the Victoria Cross — from its creation during the Crimean War to its place as the most prestigious military decoration in the world.
11 Mar 202610 min read
How to Authenticate British Military Buttons
Collector's GuideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Pre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
How to Authenticate British Military Buttons
A practical guide to identifying genuine British military buttons — from Georgian pewter to Victorian gilt — and spotting modern reproductions.
27 Feb 202610 min read
Regiment ProfileModern Era (1990–Present)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
The SAS: A History of Britain’s Special Air Service
The history of the Special Air Service from its founding in the North African desert in 1941 to its modern role as one of the world's premier special forces units.
20 Mar 202613 min read
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)ww1
The Battle of the Somme 1916: History & Collectables
The First Day: 1 July 1916 The Battle of the Somme is the defining tragedy of British military history. On […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
World War I Trench Art: History Crafted in the Trenches
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)
World War I Trench Art: History Crafted in the Trenches
From shell case vases to engraved lighters, trench art tells the personal stories of soldiers in the Great War.
12 Mar 202612 min read
The Lee-Enfield SMLE: A Weapon Profile
Weapon Profileww2Inter-War Period (1918–1939)ww1
The Lee-Enfield SMLE: A Weapon Profile
Introduction to the Lee-Enfield The Lee-Enfield SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) is arguably the most important British military firearm of the […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Weapon ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Webley Revolver: Britain’s Service Sidearm from 1887 to 1963
The complete history of the Webley revolver — the iconic British service sidearm carried through two World Wars, colonial campaigns and beyond.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleWorld War II (1939–1945)ww2
The Battle of El Alamein 1942: History & Collectables
The Desert Fox Meets the Desert Rats The Battles of El Alamein — First Alamein in July 1942 and Second […]
20 Mar 20264 min read
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household TroopsFeatured
Regiment ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household Troops
A history of the five regiments of Foot Guards — Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh — and their 350-year legacy of service.
8 Mar 20269 min read
Book Review: “The Boer War” by Thomas Pakenham
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Book Review: “The Boer War” by Thomas Pakenham
About This Book Title: The Boer War Author: Thomas Pakenham Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson (1979); Abacus paperback (1991) Pages: 659 […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Encyclopedia EntryWorld War II (1939–1945)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
British Military Uniforms: A Visual History from Redcoats to MTP
A visual journey through British military uniforms from the iconic redcoat of the 17th century to modern Multi-Terrain Pattern camouflage.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleWorld War II (1939–1945)ww2
The Battle of Arnhem 1944: History & Collectables
A Bridge Too Far Operation Market Garden — the bold attempt to seize bridges across the great rivers of the […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)Boer Wars (1880–1902)
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
From the disaster at Isandlwana to the fall of Pretoria — how the Boer Wars transformed the British Army.
5 Mar 20269 min read
Item of the Month: A Named Mons Star Trio
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Item of the Month: A Named Mons Star Trio
The Item This month’s featured item is a 1914 Star trio — the group of three medals awarded to a […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Regiment ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Royal Engineers: Sappers Through the Ages
The history of the Royal Engineers from the Tower of London's first military engineers to modern combat engineering — over 300 years of service.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleWorld War II (1939–1945)ww2
The Burma Campaign 1941-1945: History & Collectables
The Forgotten Army The Burma Campaign of 1941–1945 was the longest and arguably the most gruelling campaign fought by the […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
D-Day: 6 June 1944 — The Normandy LandingsFeatured
On This DayWorld War II (1939–1945)
D-Day: 6 June 1944 — The Normandy Landings
The largest amphibious invasion in history — how Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and opened the Second Front.
4 Mar 202616 min read
The British Army Between the Wars: 1918-1939
Feature ArticleInter-War Period (1918–1939)
The British Army Between the Wars: 1918-1939
The Forgotten Years The period between the Armistice of November 1918 and the outbreak of the Second World War in […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)Pre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
Military Swords and Sabres: A Collector’s Guide
A comprehensive guide to collecting military swords and sabres — from cavalry sabres and infantry swords to naval cutlasses and presentation blades.
20 Mar 202611 min read

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