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VJ Day 75

After VE Day thousands were still fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, effectively ending the Second World War.

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Recruits of the Indian Auxiliary Territorial Service, part of the Women's Auxiliary Corps of the British Indian Army

Commonwealth Day

To mark Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day, we're celebrating how their roles have changed over the last 100 years.

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20,000 poppies arrive in Normandy

An installation featuring 20,000 poppies, each with a hand-written message of remembrance, has landed in Arromanches, Normandy for D-Day 75.

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Join us for a VE Day singalong

At 9pm on Friday 8 May, the Legion took part in a UK-wide rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’ to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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VE Day memories

As the war ended in Europe, we share the VE Day stories of those who lived through it. Read some of the incredible recollections of that day here.

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Your VE Day messages

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, RBL supporters left messages to remember, celebrate and honour the brave Second World War generation.

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VE Day

Discover what VE Day meant in 1945, reflecting on the service and sacrifice of a generation and what that means for our lives today.

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Key Stage 3 Remembrance Resource 2025

Explore the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day and reflect on why Remembrance continues to matter today. This resource brings together images, case studies and activities to support discussions of service and sacrifice.

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