Voices

This November, the ABF has planted almost 50 Remembrance crosses in the Field of Remembrance. Each cross is handwritten with a tribute from an ABF beneficiary or supporter to a fallen comrade or loved one who served in the Army. These dedications include messages from fellow veterans such as Mark Harding, from Cumbria, and a host of broadcasters and entertainers, such as Bear Grylls and James Blunt, together with author and broadcaster, Gyles Brandreth, who also attended the opening ceremony with the ABF’s chief executive, Major General Tim Hyams CB OBE.

Released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, this podcast explores pivotal moments in the Burma campaign during World War Two, which saw a million men from across the Commonwealth unite against the Japanese.

This special edition podcast with host Harry Bucknall pays tribute to, and gives thanks for, the significant contribution and great sacrifice that citizens of the Commonwealth have made and continue to make in the defence of freedom.

Sir Max Hastings joins forces with veterans and military leaders in this special anniversary podcast marking D-Day the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

To commemorate the end of National Service 60 years ago, host Harry Bucknall talks to General the Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff, and Army national service veterans John Keatley, Howard Shaw, Stan Pell, Bob Sewell and George Brown.

We have released a special-edition podcast to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict, featuring testimonies from veterans who fought in the various campaign battles, and the broadcaster Robert Fox, who witnessed the conflict first-hand.

Featuring vivid, first-hand testimony from those who fought during the Korean War, discover the story of a forgotten conflict that helped shape the modern world. Find out more: https://soldierscharity.org/voices-of-the-korean-war/

Founding members of the Military Wives Choirs, including Caroline Jopp and Nicky Clarke, who speculatively wrote to Gareth Malone about their Catterick choir with no idea of the fame that would follow, have underlined the mental health benefits of singing in a podcast to mark the 10th anniversary of “Wherever You Are”, which shot to Number 1 in the UK charts in 2011. Hosted by Harry Bucknall.

Featuring accounts from service personnel who saw action in the oilfields of the Middle East, this episode tells the story of a short war that cast a long shadow. Hosted by Harry Bucknall. Find out more: https://soldierscharity.org/voices-of-the-gulf-war/

Released for VJ Day 75, this episode tells the remarkable story of General Slim's Fourteenth "Forgotten" Army, a million men drawn from across the Commonwealth. Find out more: https://soldierscharity.org/voices-of-vj-day/

In this bonus episode, released for VE Day 75, the Antiques Roadshow’s arms and militaria expert, Mark Smith, talks us through the medals of the Second World War. To view images of the medals, click here: https://soldierscharity.org/medals-of-world-war-two/

Released for VE Day 75, this fascinating episode brings together celebrity guests and veterans to reflect on the history and legacy of World War Two. Find out more: https://soldierscharity.org/voices-of-ve-day/