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In the Second World War June Denby was employed as a driver. And a month after the D-Day landings, she found herself on the way to France.
In the Second World War Frank Preston was an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy and served alongside troops from over 12 countries on D-Day.
To mark Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day, we're celebrating how their roles have changed over the last 100 years.
6th June marks the anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history, and the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe. Find out how we’ll mark it.
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.
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.
On the 80th anniversary of the historic military operation that changed the course of the Second World War, RBL invites you to remember those who were part of D-Day.
Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, landed in Normandy as part of D-Day operations. Today he looks back on how he celebrated the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Read about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Here are 10 things you might not know about operation D-Day.
We observe a Two Minute silence on Armistice Day. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
8 May 1945 – Victory in Europe Day. After nearly six years of war Germany officially surrendered on 7 May 1945 and the conflict was finally over. Learn more here.
After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but before VJ Day, thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.
In 2025, RBL will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
Explore the history of VJ Day, marking Japan’s surrender in 1945, and learn about the vital role of Commonwealth and Allied forces in the Far East campaign.
Based on a new book by Michael Morpurgo, pupils can explore the impact of the Second World War and D-Day in a range of curriculum linked reading, writing and drawing activities.
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To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, RBL supporters left messages to remember, celebrate and honour the brave Second World War generation.
