Simple History. Gurkhas in World War II - The Empire’s Fiercest Warriors. Posted: April 4, 2025 | Last updated: April 4, 2025. Trusted by the British for their bravery and loyalty, Gurkha ...

In 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army.

One of the best British World War II films ever made will be broadcast on BBC Two this weekend and on BBC iPlayer afterwards. By George Simpson, Film & Music Editor. 19:03, Fri, ...

Recent historical writings on World War II and South Asia have explored a range of issues and themes. These include a significant corpus of work that has focused on military history vis-à-vis the war.

In 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire, setting the stage to become fully independent in ...

The program to train World War II British pilots was launched in 1941 under the provisions of the Lend-Lease Act. It is a well-known fact that prior to the United States of America’s official ...

A British Royal Air Force pilot has died after the World War II era Spitfire he was flying crashed into a field in England. The RAF announced Saturday the pilot had died in a “tragic accident ...