D-Day Medals: All Awards From The Invasion of Normandy
Adolf Hitler wore several medals throughout his life, reflecting his military service and political career. Here is the complete list.
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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.
Adolf Hitler wore several medals throughout his life, reflecting his military service and political career. Here is the complete list.
Explore the comprehensive list of medals awarded to military personnel for their dedication, exemplary service, and good conduct.
Explore the illustrious array of medals and honors bestowed upon Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and discover their rich heritage.
From the Napoleonic Wars to colonial conflicts and imperial campaigns, the 19th century was a period of significant military engagement.
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred was a British strip cartoon created in 1919. During World War I, though, the names meant something entirely different!
The Napoleonic Wars had a profound impact on European history. As such, the saw the issuance of various military medals and decorations.
During WW2, certain medals were awarded for participating in specified military campaigns. Here’s the complete list and data.
The Operational Service Medal is a group of campaign medals introduced in 1999 and awarded by the British Armed Forces.
The Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 and consists of 25 knights. Here is its history, notable characters, and meaning of its insignia.
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
In this article, we take a look at the history of some of the most important Belgian medals worn by military soldiers and civil servants
The Tank Corps was created in 1917 from the Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps. Learn more about the Royal Tank Regiment and their medals.
The Winter War and Battle of Suomussalmi. Joseph Stalin, World War II and the frozen confrontations at the border.
Animals have always been a crucial part of the war effort, as humans have enlisted them to help fight their wars since prehistoric times.
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
World War I has just ended. France is victorious but it has cost it dearly. It’s necessary for France to defend its frontiers.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Several medals were awarded for the Battle of Britain, the Second World War military campaign in which the UK defended against Nazi attacks.
