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When war broke out in Korea in 1950 Bill Fox jumped at the chance for adventure and volunteered to serve. But he had no idea what was in store for him on the other side of the world.
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.
Norman Penny served in the Royal Signals at D-Day, working on mobile landing strips for aircraft.
Aged 17 Dennis Alcock lied about his age to join the Royal Navy and fight in the Second World War.
Seventy-five years since the Normandy beach landings, photographer Stuart Wood's photographs pay tribute to the veterans who were part of D-Day.
Discover how the role of women in the Armed Forces has developed over the last 100 years and learn more about the women who pushed the boundaries.
Letters brought comfort to many. For some soldiers communication was easy but for soldiers from India it was not straightforward.
Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.
To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.
Explore our wide range of teaching resources, available for key stages 1-5 and youth groups in a variety of different subjects including Art, English and History.
The opening of the annual Garden of Remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral, London, took place on Monday 4 November, 2019.
We support the teaching of Remembrance across the UK and have designed a range of free teaching resources for Key Stages 1- 4.
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.
We extend a huge thank you for your support in 2019. In 2020 we'll continue to make the voice of Armed Forces community heard.
Come together this Poppy Appeal as we share treasured memories and personal reflections on a 3km family-friendly walk.
Jack Ansell was called up to serve in the Second World War while working at the Post Office. He joined the Royal Signals before being captured in Greece in 1941 and spent four years as a prissoner of war in Austria.
