1939 – 1945

World War II (1939–1945)

The Second World War: Dunkirk, the Blitz, El Alamein, D-Day, Burma, and the war at sea.

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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 20267 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 20267 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
A Brief History of Cap Badges Cap badges have been a defining feature of British military identity since their formal […]
19 Mar 20267 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 20267 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 20267 min read
Identifying World War II German Daggers: A Collector’s Primer
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.
6 Mar 20267 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 20267 min read
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
Regiment ProfileWorld War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)
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 20267 min read
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British CrownFeatured
Feature ArticlePost-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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 20268 min read

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