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We support the teaching of Remembrance across the UK and have designed a range of free teaching resources for Key Stages 1- 4.
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.
The Fourteenth Army played a vital role in victory over Japan. During the Burma campaign, they faced the danger of tropical diseases, as well as Japanese forces.
Dan Arnold’s tattoos document the good and the bad on his journey from soldier to PTSD survivor.
Come together this Poppy Appeal as we share treasured memories and personal reflections on a 3km family-friendly walk.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, we are asking the nation to pay a tribute and honour the lives and sacrifices made by the Armed Forces community.
Abby Winchester was nicknamed ‘the machine’ by her friends in the RAF due to her physical prowess and love of sport.
Read the stories of three soldiers who contracted malaria when they served in the Far East during the Second World War.
Get involved in Tribute Ink by sharing your own personal tribute story. Fill in your details to submit your story.
What is the inspiration and history behind the poppy becoming a symbol of Remembrance?
An essential part of maintaining morale was keeping troops entertained. Most units had a joker, and larger units would stage pantomimes.
For millions of pre-partition Indian Army soldiers who had fought in the Far East, peace brought a number of challenges.
The National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph will take place on Sunday 12 November 2023.
From handmade silk poppies to the new plastic-free poppy made entirely from paper, discover how the poppy has evolved over the past 100 years.
RBL branches sit at the heart of communities and today there are approximately 2,500 across the UK. Discover the stories behind our branches.
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