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Dig Reveals the History of Buckler’s Hard – Where Many of the Ships from the Battle of Trafalgar Were Built

Geoff Moore
Close-up of the archaeological work at Slipway 2

Slipway 2, on the Beaulieu River at Buckler’s Hard in New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom, is where an archaeological dig found the original slipway timbers…

See Historic World War II-Era Tanks in Action at Tiger Day Autumn 2025

Tiger 131 and actors dressed as World War II-era soldiers participating in a re-enactment

Tiger Day Autumn is among the most highly-anticipated events of the year for tank and military enthusiasts alike, and the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset,…

The Tank Museum Receives Leopard AS1 Donation from Australian Army

Leopard AS1 parked outside

The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of Europe. One was…

Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025

Man standing in a King Tiger that's parked outside of a building

TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…

M3 Grant to Make Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025

M3 Grant parked outside

With TANKFEST 2025 taking place in just a few weeks, the Tank Museum has made an exciting announcement: an M3 Grant will be making its…

Harlem Hellfighters: The All-Black Military Unit That Broke Barriers on the Western Front

Nine members of the 369th Infantry Regiment sitting together

When it comes to American military history, few units are as storied and famous as the Harlem Hellfighters. Officially the 369th Infantry Regiment, this all-Black…

ORP Błyskawica: Poland’s World War II-Era Naval Beast

ORP Błyskawica in a finishing dock

While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest…

The Tank Museum Reaches Fundraising Goal for M47 Patton Restoration

M47 Patton on a truck flatbed

After months of fundraising, The Tank Museum has officially reached its monetary target to restore its M47 Patton. Thanks to the support of tank and…

Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton

People standing around a Churchill Mark III tank

The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…

Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation

Tractor pulling a trailer designed to look like the SS Vega, with people standing in it

*This trip was made possible through the support of the St. Pierre Park Hotel, the Old Government House Hotel, Blueislands and Aurigny. It’s been 80…

World of Warships Presents: The Longest Night of Museums

Illustration of three warships in turbulent seas

Join a live tour of naval museums around the world from the comfort of your home! This Sunday (May 18), and for the fifth consecutive…

The Tank Museum Announces Cold War Vehicle Line-Up for TANKFEST 2025

FV4101 Charioteer parked in a grassy field

The Tank Museum has announced the Cold War-era vehicles that will be making an appearance at its highly-anticipated annual tank showcase, TANKFEST 2025. The three-day…