VJ Day: UK Remembers Sacrifices 76 Years Since Japan's WWII Surrender
The conflict against Japan endured three months beyond Victory in Europe Day.
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Nuclear Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The devastation of the atomic bombings
"... in being the first to use it, [America] had adopted an ethical standard common to the barbarians of the dark ages."
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VJ Day VJ Day: The Royal Marine Who Kept Fighting After WWII Ended
Despite Japan surrendering in August 1945, Ron Wilson did not return home for another 12 months.
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Veterans Veteran Who Lost Medals Presented With New Set
The Second World War veteran was presented with a new set of medals by the Royal Navy and the Mayor of Cambridge.
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News Red Arrows Meet VJ Veterans During Flypast Refuel
15 August marked the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which saw the Second World War come to an end.
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News Sitrep: 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: My Grandfather Weighed Just 5.5 Stone When He Returned From POW Camp
John Sutton spent three years at a prisoner of war camp in Singapore and returned so underweight that his wedding suit had to be padded.
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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: The Atom Bomb Saved My Life But I Can't Forget The Civilian Toll
Jack Ransom was among tens of thousands of prisoners of war who were released following VJ Day 75 years ago.
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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.
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VJ Day VJ Day: Veterans Recall Dodging Kamikaze And Sniper Attacks
The two Navy veterans share their experiences of dodging sniper fire and kamikaze attacks in the lead up to VJ Day in 1945.
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VJ Day VJ Day 2020: All The Gen On Victory Over Japan Day
Everything you need to know ahead of the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan
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VJ Day How Is VJ Day 75 Being Commemorated?
The Red Arrows will fly over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London for the first time since the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.