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WWII Cockleshell Heroes training pool faces demolition

Fury erupts over plans to demolish the secret training pool used by Britain's legendary Cockleshell Heroes before their daring WWII raid, with historians and locals fighting to preserve this crucial piece of military heritage.

Cold War nuclear bunker with blast monitor for sale

A remarkable piece of Cold War history has emerged on the property market - a fully-equipped nuclear bunker complete with original blast monitoring equipment, hidden beneath a Scottish hillside.

SS officer defied Hitler to save British royals in Colditz

A gripping new podcast reveals the astonishing tale of a German SS officer who secretly worked against the Führer to protect British royal prisoners in Colditz Castle, a story of courage and conscience buried for decades.

Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth

Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.

Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize

Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.

Putin's Spokesman Issues Chilling WW3 Nuclear Threat

Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman, has issued a stark warning that direct conflict between Russia and NATO would inevitably escalate into a full-scale nuclear world war, marking a severe escalation in rhetoric.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

'Best War Film Ever' Stuns Channel 4 Viewers

Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.

Putin's Nuclear Ultimatum: Russia Threatens NATO Clash

Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.

Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes

Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.

Brazil's 1970 World Cup: Football's Cultural Revolution

Exclusive extract from Jonathan Wilson's new book reveals how Brazil's 1970 World Cup winners became cultural icons, blending footballing genius with a powerful anti-dictatorship message that captivated the world.

Secret D-Day maps found in £10 job lot set for £150k auction

A stunning historical discovery has been made as a set of top-secret D-Day assault maps, bought for just £10, are expected to sell for an astonishing £150,000 at auction. The maps, used for the Normandy landings, reveal intricate Allied invasion plans.

Cold War Nuclear Bunker For Sale Near Bristol

A piece of Cold War history is up for sale. This decommissioned nuclear bunker near Bristol, once designed to protect regional officials, is now on the market offering a unique opportunity.

Duke of Kent's Secret WWII Peace Mission Revealed

Exclusive: Declassified documents reveal the Duke of Kent's clandestine diplomatic mission to avert World War II, acting as a secret envoy for Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in a desperate bid for peace with Hitler.

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