Second World War

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

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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