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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.
The Royal British Legion commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum in May.
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.
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, RBL supporters left messages to remember, celebrate and honour the brave Second World War generation.
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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Armed Forces Day is a chance for us all to thank our serving troops, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families for all they do to keep us safe.
Join us for Manchester Poppy Day – a fundraising collection day all in aid of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
Join uniformed personnel, military bands, veterans, and supporters at London Poppy Day and help us raise funds for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
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100-year-old D-Day veteran John Fiddler has received France’s highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France in 1944.
Discover how collaboration shapes our past, present and future, by exploring three key battles from the Second World War including D-Day.
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Remember D-Day and the people who keep us safe, and discover how service still protects us today.
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lga Hopkins, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, reflects with pride on her service and recalls how she celebrated the announcement of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago.
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