Veteran Recalls Birmingham Blitz 80 Years On
The 80th anniversary of the Blitz is on September 7, 2020
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WWII Why Did Britain Enter WW2?
It is 81 years to the day since Britain entered a war which would last six years and claim tens of millions of lives.
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WWII 'This Country Is At War With Germany': When Britain Entered WWII In 1939
Britain declared war with Germany 81 years ago, two days after the Nazis invaded Poland.
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WWII Second World War Medal Unearthed At Auction 20 Years After Being Stolen
The medal was awarded to RAF Sergeant Arthur Moy in 1943.
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History U Boats – ‘Grey Coffins’ That Shaped Two World Wars And Forged The Era Of The Submarine
How ‘Unterseeboots’ wreaked havoc in the Atlantic Ocean across two world wars …
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WWII Battle Of Britain Anniversary To Be Commemorated By 'Stone Snake'
The decorative stones have been hand painted by members of the public and will create a trail leading to the war graves by Scampton Church.
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D-Day Last Surviving D-Day Tank Landing Craft Makes Final Journey
The restored craft will later be moved by crane to Southsea Common in front of the D-Day Story museum.
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News Bletchley Park Museum Warns It Could Lose A Third Of Staff
The trust is proposing a restructuring as a result of the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
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History Hopeful Search For Loved Ones Of Fallen WW2 Soldiers
Can you help? History group aims to find families to share with soldiers' relatives
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VJ Day VJ Day: The Royal Marine who kept fighting after World War Two had ended
Despite Japan surrendering in August 1945, Ron Wilson did not return home for another 12 months
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Feature Letters show War Office objection to Bridge On The River Kwai film
The portrayal of captured British personnel in David Lean's 1957 film, which starred Alec Guinness, was contested by UK officials
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VJ Day Nearly Half Of British Public Do Not Know About VJ Day, Poll Suggests
More than 2,000 Britons took part in the survey which was launched in July ahead of the 75th anniversary.
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VJ Day VJ Day: Royals Lead Commemorations As UK Marks 75th Anniversary
Second World War veterans also attended the ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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VJ Day VJ Day: Queen Thanks Those Who 'Fought So Valiantly'
In a statement with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen said: "May the memory of their sacrifice and bravery remain with us always."
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VJ Day VJ Day: Military Museums To Hold Virtual Commemorations
The coronavirus pandemic has meant many traditional events are unable to go ahead.
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VJ Day Burma Campaign Veterans Say Goodbye To Star Association
The Burma Star Association's youngest members are now in their late 90s and its doors will close on VJ Day's 75th anniversary on 15 August.