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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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Reproduction German Wehrmacht M35 Helmet
£75.00
Calling All Arms
£12.34
Combat Helmets of the Third Reich, Vol II (Heer and Luftwaffe, Vol 2)
£39.95
PzKpfw IV in Action - Armor No. 12
£9.95
British WWII-Era Chillington ARPAX Fireman's Axe
£50.00
Skis Against the Atom
£44.95
P-47 Thunderbolt in Action - Aircraft No. 18
£14.95
The Forgotten War: The British Army in the Far East 1941-1945
£9.95
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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)Cold 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)Cold 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.
FeaturedFeature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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)
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.
Collector's GuideNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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 EntryModern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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.
FeaturedMedal GuideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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 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.
FeaturedRegiment ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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 ProfileCold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)World War II (1939–1945)
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.
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