The story of the war horse is taking the world by storm. But read the story of the real-life war horse of world war one. Find out more here.
Life as a RAF Navigator in RAF Bomber Command in WW2
The fighters of World War Two are justifiably lauded for their brave exploits during the Battle of Britain and many other memorable dogfights. However, the exploits of the equally brave and skilful bombers are sometimes overlooked. Here we have some exclu
Army medics- The unsung heroes of World War One
There is a common misconception that men from the Royal Army Medical Corps had a soft job compared to the soldiers in the field; safe well behind the Front Line, they spent the war in the company of charming nurses in well-ordered hospitals, avoiding the
War Correspondents: our eyes and ears at the Front Line
They regularly walk into danger with their eyes open in order to broadcast to the public exactly what is going on in the war zones of the world, but to what extent have war correspondents helped to shape the history of war?
Operation Market Garden: an eyewitness account
Gordon Johnston (Jock) Walker was one of the three Army Film and Photographic Unit (AFPU) cameramen at Arnhem, 1944. His vivid account of Operation Market Garden, kindly submitted by his son, Neil Walker, brings those nightmare days into sharp focus.
The Battle Of Loos 1915 – WW1 Battle of Loos War Records
It could have been the battle that hastened an Allied victory and the end of the Great War, but the Battle of Loos is instead remembered for its missed opportunities, faulty tactics and the first use of chlorine gas in battle by the British. The bravery o
Indian Contribution to the First World War
Despite past differences and disputes, when Britain went to war in 1914 India didn’t hold a grudge against its former ruler. Instead, a huge army made up entirely of volunteers was swiftly raised to fight for the Allied cause.
Shell Shock Victims WW1 – Diagnosing Shellshock in WWI
In World War One doctors and the government went out of their way to avoid recognising woman shell-shock victims. Admitting to un-British emotional weakness was shameful enough; equating mentally damaged soldiers with women would be too much for them to b
6th August 1914, the HMS Amphion was sunk by a German mine.
The HMS Amphion is notable both for firing the very first shot at sea of the Great War, and for sustaining the first British casualties. Read on to find out more about her eventful first (and last) days of the war.
WW1 Love Letters – World War One Soldier Love Letters
As seen today in the Daily Express and Mail Online, this love letter, written by a WWI soldier shortly before his death in the Arras offensive and donated to our collection by his relatives, was secretly treasured by his wife for over 60 years.