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As African men from the Fourteenth Army returned home in 1945, they found the war had brought subtle and profound change to the continent.
Despite the vital role of Commonwealth forces in WW2, many of the contributions of the men and women from those nations remains unknown or ignored.
John McCrae wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields' which inspired the use of the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance.
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms. We unite to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.
The Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance, managed by Poppy Factory, commemorate those who have lost their lives in the Armed Forces.
The war in the Far East has never been seen to hold the same importance as the war in Europe, with many who fought in the Far East considering themselves forgotten.
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.
Whilst serving, there may be hardship and loss, but also times of happiness. Many military tattoos commemorate these events.
In the UK there has been a huge increase in funding to help communities understand and celebrate the fight for recognition of Commonwealth soldiers.
Acts of Remembrance come in many forms and there are lots of different ways to get involved.
We mark the contribution and sacrifice of the generation in uniform who undertook National Service.
We invite our members and supporters to stage exhibitions and host events to celebrate the service of veterans in their communities. Find out more and a guide to help plan events.
Our Poppy Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum is currently undergoing refurbishment.
We mark 60 years since National Service ended and remember a generation of men for whom conscription was part of life growing up.
Coping with isolation in the Far East was a challenge for all Allied forces, whether they were from Britain or a Commonwealth nation.
1944 was a pivotal year in the Second World War. As well as the Battle of Normandy, we remember other landmark battles from Italy to India that paved the way to peace.
