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The Royal Navy 1939-45
(Sea, Ships)
The outbreak of war found the Royal Navy with world-wide responsibilities but, despite its legendary professionalism, out-of-date strategic doctrines. Despite some early clashes between capital ships, advances in submarine warfare and naval aviation...
France and Germany Star Medal
(Lord Ashcroft Gallery)
This medal was awarded for operational service between 6th June 1944 and 8th May 1945 in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Service in the English Channel, North Sea and Bay of Biscay in connection with the campaign in northern Europe also...
The Bismarck 1941
(Sea)
The break of the German battleship Bismark into the North Atlantic in May 1941 was one of the most dramatic episodes of World War II. It began with a battle between the Bismark and the British battleship Prince of Wales and the heavy cruiser Hood. The...
Atlantic Star Medal
(Lord Ashcroft Gallery)
Issued to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic, this star was awarded in the Royal Navy for six months afloat between 3rd September 1939 and 8th May 1945 in the Atlantic or home waters and for personnel employed in the convoys to North Russia and the...

[Lusitania Medallion]
(decorations and awards)
piece obverse design : RMS Lusitania, sinking, stern submerged to left, her ram-shaped and armament-laden bows raised,...

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