80 Years On
On August 15, we will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day - Victory over Japan - and the end of the Second World War with a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Hosted in partnership with the Government, the commemorations will pay tribute to all those who served in the Far East and the Pacific, with attendees including Second World War veterans and 400 members of the Armed Forces.
Watch the event live on BBC One from midday on
Friday 15 August following a national two-minute
silence at midday.
Watch the National Commemorative Event
Stories from the end of Second World War
Read the stories of veterans who were serving during the end of the Second World War and where their stories took them next
Pause to remember VJ Day
Join the national two-minute silence on 15 August as we pay tribute to all those who served in the Far East and the Pacific at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Teaching VJ Day
Watch the National Commemorative Event
The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.
We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.
Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.
