1914 – 1918

World War I (1914–1918)

The Great War: trench warfare, Gallipoli, the Somme, Passchendaele, and the birth of modern warfare.

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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
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household TroopsFeatured
Regiment ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
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
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
Regiment ProfileNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
The story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery — "Everywhere" — from its founding in 1716 to modern operations.
2 Mar 202610 min read
Regiment ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
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
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
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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
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
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
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to IdentificationFeatured
guideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to Identification
Key Reform Childers Reforms, 1881 Contents Introduction What Is a Cap Badge? History and Development Materials and Manufacture Design Elements […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Modern Era (1990–Present)
British Army Ranks Explained: A Complete Guide from Private to Field Marshal
A comprehensive guide to every rank in the British Army, from Private to Field Marshal, including insignia, history and the role each rank plays.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Medal GuideWorld War I (1914–1918)
Understanding the WWI Medal Trio: Pip, Squeak & Wilfred
Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred No set of medals better represents the scale and sacrifice of the First World War than […]
20 Mar 20265 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
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Pickelhaube: A History of Imperial Germany’s Spiked Helmet
The complete history of the Pickelhaube — Imperial Germany's iconic spiked helmet — from its Prussian origins in 1842 to its use in the First World War.
20 Mar 202611 min read
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World War I: The Complete British Militaria Guide
The War to End All Wars The First World War (1914–1918) was the most transformative event in modern British history. […]
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
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Bayonet: A History from Plug to Sword to SA80
Trace the evolution of the British bayonet from the 17th-century plug bayonet through socket, sword and knife patterns to the modern SA80 bayonet.
20 Mar 202611 min read

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