Military history

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Spain’s longest day

In a nutshell: the Cold War © Getty Images

In a nutshell: the Cold War

In a nutshell: the British © Getty Images

In a nutshell: the British

Who was the Grand Old Duke of York? © Getty Images

Who was the Grand Old Duke of York?

Five facts about… the Victoria Cross

Five facts about… the Victoria Cross

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What was the Battle of the Bees?

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What was a ‘peltast’?

(GERMANY OUT) WORLD WAR I: JUTLAND, 1915. Explosion on the British battleship 'HMS Queen Mary' during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1915. (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

What was the only major naval battle in the First World War?

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What was the Battle of the Herrings?