Articles – Great Britain

Odette Sansom: The Most Decorated Woman of World War II

The most decorated woman of World War II was a spy. Her name was Odette Sansom, a woman born in…

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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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Florence Nightingale: The Life and Medals of the Lady With the Lamp

Florence Nightingale became a common household name due to her part in the Crimean War. She turned nursing into a…

2 years ago

How to Look for British Soldiers from the Second World War WW2

There is a wide-ranging variety of records from the Second World War where you can research British soldiers and their histories.…

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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:…

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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…

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British Medals: Order of Wear, How to Apply and Request Records

In this article we explore the order of wear of British medals and awards, how to apply for them and…

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The Poetry of The Great War

During the First World War, numerous poems, novels, diaries, letters, and memoirs were written by men and women, frequently observing the…

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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…

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