A new book, ‘Churchill’s Spaniards’, sheds light on the remarkable stories of over 1,200 Spanish soldiers who fought alongside the British against Nazi Germany during World War II. These men, veterans of the Spanish Civil War, risked their lives for freedom and faced immense danger, including being hunted by the Franco regime. Their courage, bravery, and contributions to the Allied victory have long been overlooked, and this book aims to finally give them the recognition they deserve.
Kerry-Ann Knight, a former British Army soldier, has received a settlement and an apology after enduring a decade of racist and sexist abuse during her service. She filed a case with an employment tribunal, claiming the abuse forced her out of the role she loved. Knight’s experience highlights the systemic discrimination within the British Army and its failure to protect its employees.
The British Army has postponed the release of new military badges for King Charles’ coronation due to concerns that Chinese-made insignia could contain eavesdropping devices. The Ministry of Defence worries Beijing might insert tracking devices into the badges, allowing them to spy on British soldiers and officers.
King Charles III and Prince William recently attended a ceremonial event where the King transferred command of Prince Harry’s former regiment to Prince William. However, amidst this official occasion, a new book has shed light on a poignant question that Prince Harry asked his father, leaving him heartbroken.
British Army veteran Bill Gladden, who participated in the iconic D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, passed away at the age of 100. Gladden was part of a dwindling group of WWII veterans and had expressed a strong desire to return to France for the 80th anniversary of the invasion to honor his fallen comrades. Despite his determination, Gladden’s health, weakened by cancer, prevented him from making the trip. The veteran’s story and legacy serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWII and the importance of remembering their contribution to history.
British army veteran Bill Gladden, who survived a glider landing on D-Day and a bullet that tore through his ankle, has passed away at the age of 100. Despite his weakened health, Gladden was determined to return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the invasion to pay tribute to his fallen comrades. Gladden’s passing marks a poignant reminder of the dwindling number of veterans who took part in the historic operation that paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II.
Two military horses escaped their handlers during a routine exercise, causing chaos as they galloped through central London. The horses injured four people during three separate incidents, and one was seen covered in a blood-like substance. The horses were eventually recovered, and both horses and personnel were receiving medical attention.
A fleet of nine British Army Apache attack helicopters has embarked on a mission to Finland to participate in Exercise Arrow, the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War. The Apaches will conduct strike missions in support of Finnish army training before proceeding to Estonia for Exercise Swift Response, where they will join forces with British Wildcat reconnaissance helicopters and Chinook support helicopters. The exercises aim to test and refine NATO’s plans for reinforcing European defenses against a ‘near-peer adversary’ and involve approximately 90,000 troops from all 32 alliance members, including 20,000 British personnel.
