VE Day: Why Not All Germans Stopped Fighting
Germans refer to the end of the war as ‘Stunde Null’ or ‘Hour Zero’ - the start of a brand-new era and a complete break with the past.
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VE Day VE Day: When Lincoln's Bells Broke The Silence Of War
George Bradford, who was 14 on VE Day, said "all you heard" through Lincoln city centre was church bells.
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WWII The World War 2 Veteran Who Saw It All
Many World War II veterans experienced the conflict in only one time and place – Neville ‘Timber’ Wood saw far more
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WWII “Now We’ve Won The German War, We Must Win The Peace”
The end of the war in Germany marked the beginning of the rebuilding of Europe, but in the Far East WWII still raged
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WWII A Bloody Good Fight: How The Allied Invasion Of Europe Was Anything But Straightforward
As the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, the fiercest battles of WWII lay ahead of them
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History Channel Islands: What Was Life Like During German Occupation In WWII?
The islands were occupied by German forces from 30 June 1940 until their liberation on 9 May 1945.
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WWII The German Surrender: The End Of The War In Europe
Adolf Hitler's suicide in April 1945 allowed his successor an opportunity to negotiate, but the allies would only accept a total surrender.
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Heritage Kissing Soldiers In The Street And Getting Drunk: Your Memories Of VE Day
Memories, stories and pictures from WWII and VE Day
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VE Day 'It Wasn't Over': Why This Royal Marine Veteran Had To Wait To Celebrate VE Day
Jim Healy heard Germany had surrendered while on board HMS Persimmon.
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WWII How You Can Take Part In Celebrations For VE Day 75
The 75th anniversary of VE Day is on May 8, 2020, and here’s how you can get involved
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VE Day Virtual 'Wall Of Remembrance' To Mark VE Day 75
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is hoping to display tributes from members of the public as part of VE Day 75 commemorations.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Calls On Public To Clap On VE Day
This year's VE Day marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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VE Day New Stamps Issued To Mark 75th Anniversary Of End Of Second World War
The 12-stamp set will go on sale from 8 May - the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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LGBTQ How Military History was Central To San Francisco Becoming The Gay Capital Of The World
The story behind San Francisco's iconic gay heritage has a surprising direct link to the military...
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WWII VE Day: How Marks & Spencer Bought A Spitfire In The War
The story of how the 1941 workforce at M&S gave their own money to help defend the skies over Britain
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WWII VE Day: How Memories Can Help Celebrate The 75th Anniversary
Share your family stories, photographs and memories to mark the historic anniversary