Navy Disposes Of WWII German Bomb In Underwater Explosion
The Second World War ordnance was found in “pristine” condition, containing 350kg of explosives.
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History D-Day: All You Need To Know About 1944's Normandy Landings
6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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D-Day D-Day: Did A Near-Miss Almost Change Invasion Plans?
A secret mission to prepare for the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy took place in late April 1944.
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WWII Museum To Tell Stories Of The 'Forgotten' City Devastated By The Blitz
A museum in Leicester is marking the 80th anniversary of the Blitz on the city by telling the stories of the people who lived through it.
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WWII Coventry Blitz: How The City Rose From Its Ashes
The bombings on 14 November 1940 destroyed buildings and killed hundreds, but the city started to rise from its ashes within a fortnight.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Reunited With Belgian Family He Lived With During WW2
Reunited by a chance finding of a photograph
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News Bomber Command Memorial Service Livestreamed During COVID-19
Previous years have seen a public service welcome veterans and families.
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WWII Battle Of Britain: Was It The Most Vital One For The UK In WWII?
It is nearly 80 years since the three-and-a-half-month battle came to an end.
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WWII Battle Of Britain: The Inside Story Of How The Luftwaffe Was Beaten
The air campaign lasted more than three months with British and German aircraft involved in the skies over the UK.
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Remembrance Campaign Launched To Highlight WW2 Role Of Black And Asian Personnel
Politicians, actors and veterans are among those supporting the 'Remember Together' initiative.
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RAF 'RAF Integrated From Day One': Author On Great-Uncle's WW2 Service
Flight Lieutenant John Blair volunteered for the RAF in 1942, surviving 30 bombing operations and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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News Coronavirus: Scotland Remembrance Events Move Online
The events have been moved online due to a ban on outdoor events across Scotland's central belt over COVID-19.
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WWII Appeal For Donations After WW2 Plane Suffers Engine Failure On Loch Ness
So far, more than £22,000 has been raised for the aircraft which is one of the world's only airworthy Catalina flying boats.
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Veterans First Sea Lord Congratulates WWII Veteran On 100th Birthday
The veteran was presented with a framed letter from the First Sea Lord.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Dennis 'Roy' Cooper Dies Aged 102
Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Lord West, said it was "a privilege and a pleasure" to have met Mr Cooper.
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Film Young Director To Have WWII Film Released On Streaming Services
Elliott Hasler’s feature-length film, which he started when he was just 14, is to be streamed on services including Amazon and Sky.