Second World War

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World War II Wren tells of her role in helping to sink German battleship

Spotting the telltale signs of individual telegraphists during World War Two was a key skill of the Women's Royal Naval Service.

7 Sept

Normandy veterans gather to mark 77th D-Day anniversary and memorial opening

Veterans attended the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to watch the opening remotely.

6 Jun

Veteran achieves lifelong mission for memorial honouring British D-Day heroes

Harry Billinge, 96, said raising money for a memorial for his friends and fellow frontline soldiers meant more to him than life itself.

4 Jun

'You're never too old to help someone,' says 101-year-old charity hero Len

Holocaust happened on British soil too, 75-year-old report suggests

Defence secretary: We regret failure to commemorate black and Asian troops

The Black war hero who single-handedly blew up a German ship

Buildings left with blown-out windows after WW2 bomb detonated in Exeter

Uncovering the history of a battle that turned the tide of WWII in Asia

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

World War Two mechanic reunited with his Battle of Britain fighter

UK commemorates 75th VJ Day anniversary

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