-
OBE
by Paradata EditorAn OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) is a decoration symbolising the fourth rank in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
about OBE
-
Oosterbeek - The Old Church
by Paradata Editor
The Old Church in Oosterbeek dates back to the10th Century and is the oldest church in use in Gelderland.
about Oosterbeek - The Old Church
-
Operation Hasty
by ParaData editor
By May 1944 the 2nd (Independent) Parachute Brigade had been withdrawn from the ‘lin
about Operation Hasty
-
Operation Torch
by Paradata Editor
1ST Parachute Brigade was fully operational for Operation TORCH, which began with amphibious landings by the Allied 1st Army on 8th November 1942. Employed initially in the classic airborne role, dropping ahead of advancing ground forces until link-up, they were later employed in the infantry role, earning for themselves the nickname the ‘Red Devils’.
about Operation Torch
-
Operational Service Medal Afghanistan
by Paradata EditorThe Army currently awards one medal for soldiers who have served in Afghanistan since the invasion in September 2001.
about Operational Service Medal Afghanistan
-
Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone
by Paradata EditorThis Operational Service Medal is awarded for service on any of 5 operations in Sierra Leone or the Joint Operational Area which included Senegal.
about Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone
-
Ordnance Quick Firing 17 Pounder
by Jon Baker
The Ordnance Quick Firing 17 Pounder (76.2mm) Anti tank Gun was developed as a replacement for the earlier 6 Pounder gun
about Ordnance Quick Firing 17 Pounder
-
Ordnance Quick Firing 6 Pounder
by Jon Baker
The Ordnance Quick Firing 6 Pounder (57mm) Anti Tank Gun was developed as a replacement for the earlier 2 Pounder (40mm) gun and first saw service in North Africa in 1942.
about Ordnance Quick Firing 6 Pounder
