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Independent readers share their views on conscription – from ‘necessary evil’ to ‘waste of time’
Readers were divided on the idea of reintroducing national service, with many agreeing that Britain’s military is ...
'We are amazed': WW1 soldiers finally identified
British soldiers who died in World War One and were buried in unnamed graves have finally been identified. The remains of ...
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What Was Life Like for a British WW1 Pilot: Experiencing the Forefront of Flight
the air arm of the British Army in August 1914. In today's episode, we put you in the shoes of a British pilot during WW1. Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect ...
Lanarkshire WW1 soldier 'proudly remembered' after grave identified a century after his death
Second Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three 'unknown' British soldiers of WW1 to finally be named at a poignant ceremony in ...
Oxford college to honour WW1 German soldiers
The Queen's College currently has 121 names on its World War One memorial but that omits those who did not fight for British ...
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'The Unkillable Soldier' Who Kept Fighting Despite Losing an Eye and Hand in World War I
Carton de Wiart left Oxford’s hallowed halls to enlist in the British military and fight in the Boer War in South Africa. He so desperately wanted to fight on the front lines that he signed up ...