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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 […]
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military Honour
11 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household Troops
8 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
D-Day: 6 June 1944 — The Normandy Landings
4 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

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Military history before 1800, including the English Civil War, Jacobite risings, and colonial conflicts.

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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, including Trafalgar, Waterloo, and the Peninsular War.

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Victorian Era (1837–1901)
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The age of Empire: Crimean War, Indian Mutiny, Zulu War, and colonial campaigns across Africa and Asia.

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Boer Wars (1880–1902)
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The First and Second Boer Wars in South Africa, a defining conflict of the late Victorian era.

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

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The years between the World Wars: mechanisation, colonial policing, and the build-up to WW2.

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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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Latest Articles

All ErasModern Era (1990–Present)Pre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)Boer Wars (1880–1902)World War I (1914–1918)Inter-War Period (1918–1939)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)Boer Wars (1880–1902)
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
From the disaster at Isandlwana to the fall of Pretoria — how the Boer Wars transformed the British Army.
5 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
Caring for Your Militaria Collection: A Preservation Guide
Collector's Guide
Caring for Your Militaria Collection: A Preservation Guide
Expert advice on storing, cleaning, and preserving military antiques — from medals and badges to uniforms and paper items.
3 Mar 20267 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 20267 min read
Napoleonic Shako Plates and Helmet Badges: A Collector’s Overview
Encyclopedia EntryPre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
Napoleonic Shako Plates and Helmet Badges: A Collector’s Overview
An introduction to the distinctive helmet plates and shako badges of the Napoleonic era — identification, rarity, and collecting tips.
1 Mar 20267 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 20268 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 20267 min read
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