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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.
When Marie Garcia joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service she had no idea she would end up working on D-Day.
Norman Penny served in the Royal Signals at D-Day, working on mobile landing strips for aircraft.
Jack Smith joined the Royal Marines in 1942 when he was only 17. Two years later he was one of thousands of Allied troops taking part in D-Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August, help us remember the forgotten history of those who fought in the Far East by sharing a story or message of thanks on our interactive map.
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.
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.
The Royal British Legion commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum in May.
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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