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These KS2 teaching resources provide students with an understanding of Remembrance and its relevance today.
By 1945 Allied service personnel in SEAC totalled an incredible 1,304,126; 954,985 of this number were from Commonwealth and Empire forces.
After being medically discharged from the RAF, Craig wanted a tattoo to tell the story of his life and commemorate his fallen comrades.
The official opening of the 2020 Field of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) took place on Monday 2 November, and the field is now open to the public.
This year's Festival of Remembrance commemorates the people who secured peace and our way of life 75 years ago, whilst reflecting upon the sacrifice made by many in protecting the nation from Covid-19.
Remembrance takes many forms and means something different to everyone. It’s a deeply personal act, often recognising a range of sacrifices.
Sergeant Johnson Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, for extreme heroism in 2004.
There are many reasons, historical, political, cultural and social for why so many veterans of the war in the Far East have felt forgotten.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the risks posed, the annual Remembrance Sunday March Past the Cenotaph will not take place this year.
Sam serves as a Corporal in the Paras and his tattoos show the significant impact that joining this elite airborne regiment has had on his identity.
These KS3 teaching resources provide students with an understanding of Remembrance and its relevance today.
The Legion's teaching resources for Key Stage 4 help students understand what Remembrance it's relevance today.
Download our range of resources for the whole school, drawing on a number of themes and enabling children and young people to make links with the recent experiences.
We understand how involved it can be, taking students on a tour and we're committed to making your tour prep as straightforward as possible.
Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and a number small Pacific Islands, such as Fiji were involved in the war in the Pacific.
After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but prior to VJ Day thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.
