The Photographer Behind These Stunning WW2 Veteran Portraits
Here are some of the most striking portraits of World War Two veterans you will see.
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Germany Major Evacuations In Frankfurt For Massive WWII Bomb
The 500 kilogram American air bomb was discovered during construction work.
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Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Days – How The World Honours Its Men and Women In Uniform
A look at what Armed Forces Day means to (and is called in) a selection of other countries around the world.
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Veterans WWII Pilot And Ex-PoW Meets Great-Grandson For First Time
98-year-old Ernie Holmes flew into Coventry Airport for a reunion of more than 100 Second World War veterans.
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Scotland Online Roll Of Honour For Royal Scots Who Died During WWII
The new digital resource commemorates those who lost their lives in the Second World War.
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RAF Original Fighter Ace Honoured With Rare Aircraft Dedication
The dedication recognises his achievements and valour during both World Wars.
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WWII The Days After D-Day: What Happened Next
D-Day was just the start... the Battle of Normandy soon followed.
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Scotland Scottish War Memorial Damaged By 'Mindless Vandals'
Damage has been caused to a panel which bears the names of local people who died in both World Wars, as well as surrounding surfaces.
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WWII How Spitfire Pilots Really ‘Rammed’ a V1 Bomb Out Of The Sky
Did Spitfires actually nudge Flying Bombs mid-air?
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UK May 2020 Bank Holiday Moved To Mark 75th Anniversary Of VE Day
The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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USA D-Day Remembered Across The Atlantic
The US National D-Day Memorial has held a week of events to mark the sacrifice of all the Allied forces.
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D-Day Swapping Helmets For Berets: Veteran Recalls Royal Marines D-Day Mission
George Simms is one of only two surviving members of 41 Royal Marines Commando unit who landed on 'Queen White' Beach.
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History Remembering The Battle Of Arnhem 75 Years On
Thousands of Allied airborne troops were dropped behind enemy lines only to be surrounded and cut off.
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D-Day Mulberry Harbours: How The Allies Floated Concrete To Win D-Day
Why were they called Mulberry Harbours and how did concrete make them float…
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WWII 'Callous Thoughtlessness': War Graves Smashed In Bradford
The vandalism was discovered by some locals on Thursday, the D-Day anniversary itself.
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D-Day D-Day Veterans Recall 'Watching All The Fireworks' During Normandy Landings
The invasion established a crucial second front in liberating Europe from the Nazis and led to victory for the allies.