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The Second World War: Dunkirk, the Blitz, El Alamein, D-Day, Burma, and the war at sea.
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Green Beach
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When Tigers Fight: The Story of the Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 by Dick Wilson
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30th Corps in Germany by B.G. Horrocks
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German Third Reich Prag Bruckentor Tinnie Badge
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WAR IN BRITAIN [Hardcover] Tim Newark
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Son Of The Morning Star, Evan S. Connell
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German Third Reich 2. Nationales Wehrsport Schiessen Badge
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The Second Great War: A Standard History, Volume 6, Pages 2097-2588
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FeaturedFeature 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.
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 […]
FeaturedguideVictorian 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Feature Articleww2World War II (1939–1945)
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 […]
FeaturedMedal 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.
Weapon ProfileWorld War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Victorian Era (1837–1901)
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.
Feature Articleww2World War II (1939–1945)
World War II: The Complete British Militaria Guide
Britain’s Finest Hour The Second World War (1939–1945) demanded more of Britain than any other conflict in history. From the […]
FeaturedRegiment 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.
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.
Collector's GuideWorld War II (1939–1945)
Identifying World War II German Daggers: A Collector’s Primer
Guide to identifying and authenticating the major types of German Third Reich daggers, from Army to Luftwaffe to SS patterns.
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.
FeaturedOn 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.
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.
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.
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.
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