Today marks the 64th Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s Accession to the throne. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will fire their guns in Green Park at noon and the Honourable Artillery Company’s gun salute takes place at HM Tower of London at 1pm. Gun salutes will also take place at other sites around the country. | British Army

Exactly 100 years ago, tanks went into action for the first time at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme offensive, changing the nature of warfare forever. Historian Dan Snow and Lieutenant Colonel Simon Ridgway Royal Tank Regiment discuss the bravery of those very first tank crews and celebrate the world-leading innovation of our Armed forces. More on the history http://bit.ly/tank-100 | British Army

The work of a professional engineer in the Army is a diverse one. Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME) soldiers from 2nd Close Support Battalion take you through when and where their skills are needed most. 👇 See more about them 👉 http://ow.ly/8Bd150COpZp | British Army

The Soldiers and Officers from the Household Division aren't the only ones who have a break over the festive season. More than a hundred horses are at the Defence Animal Centre in Melton Mowbray, on Grass Rest after their Ceremonial Duties from 2015. Like many of us over Christmas they let themselves go a bit, put on lots of weight and have a lot of fun running free. Learn more about the Household Cavalry: http://bit.ly/1mZwzWA | British Army

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