A clear, updated guide to military awards: what medals are, the difference between orders, decorations and medals, how they are worn, and common examples from national systems.
A concise modern account of Winston Churchill's life: soldier and journalist, Liberal reformer turned Conservative statesman, naval modernizer, controversial colonial minister, and Britain's wartime prime minister.
A military base houses personnel and equipment, supports training and operations, and can be domestic or overseas under agreements such as SOFAs. Modern bases vary from large installations with full family services to austere forward sites; trends favor rotational deployments, partnerships, and joint basing to improve efficiency.