Troops from the English colonies that would become the United States supported the British army in the war.

VOA: special.2009.01.05

Only the English Channel separated the British people from a German army that seemed unbeatable.

VOA: special.2011.05.12

Among the wedding guests were English football star David Beckham and his wife Victoria, British Prime Minister David Cameron, the king of Norway and singer Elton John.

VOA: special.2011.04.30

While the flying skills of the German and British pilots were well matched, it was ultimately the greater maneuverability of the British Spitfire that won the long months of battle over the English Channel.

VOA: special.2011.06.09