All the British 19th Century Campaign Medals – The Complete List
From the Napoleonic Wars to colonial conflicts and imperial campaigns, the 19th century was a period of significant military engagement.
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Stories about European military history. The British and German empires, the Great War, the Second World War, and other European conflicts.
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Pip, Queak, and Wilfred: Three Inseparable Friends of WW1 + Video
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred was a British strip cartoon created in 1919. During World War I, though, the names meant something entirely different!
The Five Napoleonic Wars and Their Medals
The Napoleonic Wars had a profound impact on European history. As such, the saw the issuance of various military medals and decorations.
All the British WW2 Campaign Medals and Where to Find Them
During WW2, certain medals were awarded for participating in specified military campaigns. Here’s the complete list and data.
About The British Armed Forces’ Operational Service Medal (OSM)
The Operational Service Medal is a group of campaign medals introduced in 1999 and awarded by the British Armed Forces.
Medals of Valor: The Origins of the Victoria Cross and Bar
The Victoria Cross (or VC) is the highest military decoration of various Commonwealth countries. In this article, we will explore the origins of this award
Most Important Medals Symbolizing the Reign of Belgium’s King Leopold II
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The Tank Corps and Royal Tank Regiment: Their Medals and History WW1, WW2
The Tank Corps was created in 1917 from the Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps. Learn more about the Royal Tank Regiment and their medals.
A Frozen Hell: The Battle of Suomussalmi and the Winter War
The Winter War and Battle of Suomussalmi. Joseph Stalin, World War II and the frozen confrontations at the border.
Sergeant Stubby and Sergeant Reckless, Decorated Dog and Horse
Animals have always been a crucial part of the war effort, as humans have enlisted them to help fight their wars since prehistoric times.
An Overview of the Red Cross Medals, Badges & Awards
Since the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863, various Red Cross organizations and societies throughout the world have issued medals to award volunteers
The Maginot Line: A Defensive Barrier for World War II
World War I has just ended. France is victorious but it has cost it dearly. It’s necessary for France to defend its frontiers.
Joseph Joffre: The Man Who Resisted the Germans and Held Paris
A disaster loomed over Europe. The Archduke Franz-Ferdinand was murdered, and the Russians had guaranteed the independence of Serbia. Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to Serbia was rejected, and Germany planned
The Arctic Convoys of the Second World War
How after a disaster in the Eastern front and the possible collapse of the communist giant, the USA and Great Britain helped the Red Army.
Colonial Military Involvement in World War I
More than half a million colonial soldiers fought in Europe. They came from all corners of Africa and were deployed in different battles.
The Falklands War: Military Medals from Argentina and the United Kingdom
The Falklands War was a ten-week war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands, and its
Tarawa: The Toughest Fortified Position Marines Faced in World War II
We’ve all heard of the famous battle of the Pacific—Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa— but there’s a good chance that you’ve never heard of Tarawa.
The Battle of Verdun, the Frenco-German Bloodbath and its Medal
1915 could have been the turning point of the First World War. What if the German leadership decided to attack further in Russia or choose a
The Cyclist Corps of the First World War (Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia)
Bicycles had been around for a while when thr First World War began. They are lighter, quieter and logistically easier to manage than horses, which need much
All the WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medals
The Victory Medal (or Inter-Allied Victory Medal) was awarded to anyone who had been mobilized in any of the fighting services and having served in any of the
Top 10 Flying Aces of the United Kingdom RAF during World War II
Flying aces were military aviators credited with shooting down at least five enemy aircraft during aerial combat. These are the top 10 UK’s RAF aces.
Military Medals from the Battle of Britain
Several medals were awarded for the Battle of Britain, the Second World War military campaign in which the UK defended against Nazi attacks.
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