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VJ DAY 75

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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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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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 80

The Royal British Legion commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum in May.

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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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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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Alan Kennett VE Day Story

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.

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Liberated POWs photographed in Singapore, 6 September 1945

Far East Prisoners of War

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.

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VE Day (Welsh)

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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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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VE Day (Welsh)

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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Olga Hopkins VE Day Story

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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Key Stage 1 Remembrance Resource 2025

Mark the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day with simple stories, illustrations and activities. Discover who keeps us safe, why the poppy is a symbol of Remembrance, and the different ways we can remember together.

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Victory over Japan exhibition, Oxford St. London

Victory over Japan Day

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.

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