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British Army

The principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom.

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Articles

Regiment Profile
The Parachute Regiment: History & Collectables
Ready for Anything The Parachute Regiment — “the Paras” — is one of the youngest regiments in the British Army […]
20 Mar 20264 min read
Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
Collector's GuideNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
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 ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
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 GuideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
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 GuidePre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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 ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
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

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