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Research articles, archival materials, and historical documents about Soviet military history in the UK.

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Soviet POWs in British Camps: A Little-Known Chapter of WWII

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5 Apr 2026Admin

Soviet POWs in British Camps: A Little-Known Chapter of WWII

The little-known story of Soviet prisoners of war who ended up in British captivity after being forced to serve in the German military.

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5 Apr 2026Admin

Soviet POWs in Britain: A Forgotten Chapter

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Thousands of Soviet citizens found themselves in Britain during WWII as liberated prisoners of war, escaped POWs, and displaced persons.

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5 Apr 2026Admin

Partisan Warfare in Eastern Europe

The underground resistance that tied down hundreds of thousands of Axis troops.

Into the Shadows: SOE Agents Behind Enemy Lines

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5 Apr 2026Admin

Into the Shadows: SOE Agents Behind Enemy Lines

The extraordinary stories of Special Operations Executive agents who parachuted into occupied Europe to organize resistance and sabotage.

The Air Transport Auxiliary: Women Who Delivered Victory

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4 Apr 2026Admin

The Air Transport Auxiliary: Women Who Delivered Victory

How the women of the ATA flew every type of military aircraft without instruments, radios, or weapons.

The Blitz on Provincial Cities: Beyond London

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4 Apr 2026Admin

The Blitz on Provincial Cities: Beyond London

While London's Blitz is well-known, the devastating air raids on Coventry, Liverpool, Plymouth, Belfast, and other cities are equally important stories.

Victory Day Through the Decades: How 9 May Has Been Commemorated Since 1945

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2 Apr 2026Admin

Victory Day Through the Decades: How 9 May Has Been Commemorated Since 1945

A historical overview of how Victory Day celebrations have evolved from 1945 to the present day, both in Russia and among diaspora communities worldwide.

The Arctic Convoys: The Forgotten Sacrifice

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2 Apr 2026Admin

The Arctic Convoys: The Forgotten Sacrifice

The perilous story of the convoys from Scotland to Murmansk — one of the most dangerous maritime routes of WW2.

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2 Apr 2026Admin

Women at War: Britain's Secret Army

The extraordinary contributions of British women during the Second World War — from factories and farms to codebreaking and combat.

The Merchant Navy: Britain's Forgotten Service

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2 Apr 2026Admin

The Merchant Navy: Britain's Forgotten Service

How civilian sailors kept Britain supplied at enormous cost in lives.

Arctic Convoys: The Worst Journey in the World

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2 Apr 2026Admin

Arctic Convoys: The Worst Journey in the World

The harrowing story of the Allied convoys that braved U-boats, bombers, and Arctic storms to deliver vital supplies to the Soviet Union via Murmansk.

The Battle of Kursk: The Greatest Tank Battle in History

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1 Apr 2026Admin

The Battle of Kursk: The Greatest Tank Battle in History

A detailed analysis of the Battle of Kursk in July 1943, the largest armoured engagement ever fought and the turning point of the Eastern Front.

The Blitz: How Britain's Cities Endured the Bombing Campaign

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31 Mar 2026Admin

The Blitz: How Britain's Cities Endured the Bombing Campaign

From September 1940 to May 1941, German bombers attacked British cities in a campaign that killed over 43,000 civilians.

The SOE in France: Setting Europe Ablaze

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28 Mar 2026Admin

The SOE in France: Setting Europe Ablaze

The story of the Special Operations Executive's F Section and the brave agents who were parachuted into occupied France to organize sabotage and resistance.

Remembrance and Legacy: How Britain Honours Its War Dead

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26 Mar 2026Admin

Remembrance and Legacy: How Britain Honours Its War Dead

From the Cenotaph to the Immortal Regiment, Britain's traditions of remembrance continue to evolve.

The Battle of El Alamein: The Turning Point in North Africa

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25 Mar 2026Admin

The Battle of El Alamein: The Turning Point in North Africa

How Montgomery's Eighth Army defeated Rommel at El Alamein in October-November 1942, marking the turning point of the war in North Africa.

Aldershot Military Cemetery: Soviet Section

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20 Mar 2026Roman Firsov

Aldershot Military Cemetery: Soviet Section

Aldershot Military Cemetery. Among 819 World War burials, one is the grave of Soviet Army Private Vasili Lukyanov (1925–1945).

Wings of Courage: Women Pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary

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20 Mar 2026Admin

Wings of Courage: Women Pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary

The story of the ATA women pilots who ferried military aircraft across Britain during WWII, flying without radios or weapons.

The Enigma Codebreakers: How Intelligence Shortened the War

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15 Mar 2026Admin

The Enigma Codebreakers: How Intelligence Shortened the War

An exploration of how the codebreaking effort at Bletchley Park, led by Alan Turing, contributed decisively to Allied victory.

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15 Mar 2026Admin

Caribbean Volunteers in the RAF

The remarkable story of over 6,000 Caribbean volunteers who crossed the Atlantic to serve in the RAF during WWII, many becoming decorated fighter and bomber pilots.