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Oct2018

World War 2 Youtube Series - September 29, 1939

New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.

Sep2018

'Trailblazing' female shipbuilders of the Second World War honoured

'Mrs. Martin was one of thousands of women who helped build Canada's naval and merchant vessels during the Second World War — but little is known about them.

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Sep2018

World War 2 Youtube Series - September 22, 1939

New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.

Sep2018

'No point living': diary reveals Japan emperor's second world war anguish

Hirohito’s torment over Pacific war revealed in newly released diary written by his chamberlain

Sep2018

Man hears voice of uncle killed in Second World War after lost recordings found on eBay

The nephew of a naval officer who died during one of the great battles of the Second World War has been able to hear his uncle’s voice again after recordings made on British ships turned up on eBay.

Sep2018

World War 2 Youtube Series - September 15, 1939

New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.

Sep2018

Durban World War II hero lauded, dies aged 95

Hillcrest resident Brigadier Albie Gotze, an SA Air Force pilot legend who died last month, received his 12th and final medal.

Sep2018

Luftwaffe bomber remains are discovered on Norfolk beach

The remains of a Luftwaffe bomber from the Second World War have been uncovered on a north Norfolk beach.

Sep2018

World War II veteran skydives, 74 years after flying into Normandy

A World War II veteran has taken his second leap of faith, 74 years after answering the call when he landed at Normandy.

Sep2018

Derelict Second World War camp was great childhood playground

Peter Whyatt is trying to trace photos of former haunt.

Sep2018

‘Lucky’ RAF bomber’s Second World War medals go under the hammer

The heart-warming story of one of the 'luckiest' RAF bomber crews of the Second World War can be told after one of the men's bravery medals was put up for sale.

Sep2018

Britain's last surviving female pilot from WW2 shares memories ahead of turning 101

Britain's last surviving female pilot from World War Two has shared memories of her wartime role ahead of turning 101 next month.

Sep2018

World War 2 Youtube Series - September 8, 1939

New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.

Sep2018

Air raid shelter opening to the public after renovation project

The bunker is located in the grounds of Options Applegate House in Barton-Upon-Humber and is opening for free tours during Heritage Open Days 2018

Sep2018

Second World War letters and photographs preserved in digital archive

The archive currently holds about 3,500 personal documents, including 2,000 photographs.

Sep2018

Navy ships are sent to protect British Second World War wrecks that are being plundered by pirates

Military chiefs are sending a task force to protect British ships designated as war graves after The Mail on Sunday revealed how they are being plundered by pirates.

Sep2018

Veterans of RAF 550 Squadron return for 75th anniversary reunion

An act of remembrance formed part of the annual reunion in North Killingholme, where the 550 Squadron, Royal Air Force was based from 1944 to 1945

Sep2018

Second World War veterans to reunite above the skies of Coventry

Around 100 veterans are expected to be in attendance

Sep2018

Locals restore second World War ‘Éire’ sign on Bray Head

Recently uncovered display was used as navigational aid by US planes

Sep2018

This 'Rifle That Won World War II' Is Likely To Be The Most Expensive Ever

General George Patton called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” It was our nation’s first successful semi-automatic battle rifle, and it was used to defeat fascist forces from the frozen forests of Bastogne to the volcanic ridges of Iwo Jima.

Sep2018

World War II veteran honored in Carlsbad

He fought in Okinawa. He fought in Iwo Jima. Both some of the biggest naval battles in military history, and pivotal moments in World War II. At 93 years old, Calvin Strickland was honored for his service to the U.S. Navy Tuesday in his hometown of Carlsbad.

Sep2018

Reunion for the hidden Bletchley Park heroines who helped break Hitler code

Almost 100 codebreakers will gather at Bletchley Park today to celebrate the role that breaking Nazi and Japanese codes played in securing victory in the Second World War. Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman and Bill Tutte are famed for unravelling Hitler’s messages, but the thousands of staff who laboured night and day received little recognition.

Sep2018