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UK soldiers killed dozens of Afghan detainees, report says
A BBC investigation alleged British special forces killed dozens of detainees in suspicious circumstances during counter-insurgency operations in Afghanistan.
Hitler released his failed plan to invade England 80 years ago today
Operation Sea Lion was an amphibious invasion intended to result in the German defeat of England.
By Harm Venhuizen
This British Army tank comes equipped with X-ray vision
"I do hope this concept does become reality because it makes our life on the ground a lot easier."
By Jon Simkins
‘I’m in the marines, I could f---ing take all of you out’ — drunk Brit curses out airline staff, families, children
Not even cowering children were safe from Hoyle’s salvos.
By Jon Simkins
'Bad case of bullying’ — British soldier jailed for excessive nipple twisting
The courts reportedly refused to invoke the ancient Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi and the right to nipple-for-a-nipple retaliation.
By Jon Simkins
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
US military aims to ensure safe passage of American commercial ships in Persian Gulf
The U.S. military intends to protect American commercial ships against Iranian threats in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz but will not provide naval escorts in every case, the newly installed defense secretary said Wednesday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
The British navy said it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, a day after Iran's president warned of repercussions for the seizure of its own supertanker.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
‘Not as thin as he thinks’ — drunk Royal Navy pilot gets stuck in chimney during mess night game
“The guy got stuck and ended up pissing and puking all over himself while stuck upside down.”
By Jon Simkins
British soldier in Normandy for D-Day commemoration drowns near WWII battle site
His body was pulled from the canal by divers and fire rescue personnel four hours after Jones’ fellow soldiers lost sight of him.
By Jon Simkins
Disabled Afghanistan veteran sets Guinness World Record for deadlift
Tye lifted 1,113 pounds, 5 ounces, setting a new world record.
By Jon Simkins