Second World War

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The Russian spy who posed as a UK housewife and almost killed Hitler

Tributes take place to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

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World War Two mechanic reunited with his Battle of Britain fighter

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UK commemorates 75th VJ Day anniversary

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The 'forgotten' veterans still fighting for their WW2 sacrifice to be remembered

VE Day 75 at home: How the UK will channel 1945 spirit in lockdown bank holiday

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Could 'wartime spirit' help the UK get through coronavirus?

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'Normandy veterans love one another': Hero dedicates MBE to fallen comrades

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Battle of Britain hero Maurice Mounsdon dies, aged 101

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WW2 veteran, 105, honoured by Norway for helping to free country

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WW2 veteran, 101, boards train for Remembrance Day to guard of honour

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War veteran, 97, meets Charles after parachute jump to mark Arnhem operation

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Book compared to Anne Frank's diaries to be published

Documents reveal problems of mass evacuation on the eve of WWII

US military digs up farmer’s field to search for remains of missing WW2 airman