Army

The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)

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Gunner Alan Roscow

Second World War Army United Kingdom KRANJI WAR CEMETERY

By Susan Crosland

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Tasker Keyes - 'Confused Versions of a Desert Action'

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BENGHAZI WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Gunner Bernard Playforth

Second World War Army United Kingdom THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

By Susan Crosland

United Kingdom

Private Charles Brooks, Hampshire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom ESSEX FARM CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Valentine Lang Stuart Searle, Royal Field Artillery

First World War Army United Kingdom LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

By Alison Barnes

United Kingdom

Private Cyril Cox, 16446, 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers

First World War Army United Kingdom LOOS MEMORIAL

By Glenys Parsons

United Kingdom

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