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Commonwealth forces outnumbered British forces in the Far East, and they were essential in bringing the war against Japan to an end.
An essential part of maintaining morale was keeping troops entertained. Most units had a joker, and larger units would stage pantomimes.
As African men from the Fourteenth Army returned home in 1945, they found the war had brought subtle and profound change to the continent.
For millions of pre-partition Indian Army soldiers who had fought in the Far East, peace brought a number of challenges.
The incredible story of how Major John Monro escapes a Japanese POW camp during the Second World War and received the Military Cross.
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.
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.
By the end of 1945 troops were back home in the UK. But a UK that looked very different from the one they’d left when at the outbreak of war.
In the UK there has been a huge increase in funding to help communities understand and celebrate the fight for recognition of Commonwealth soldiers.
The Fourteenth Army played a vital role in the victory over Japan. Learn why they were called the 'Forgotten Army' and uncover their overlooked sacrifices.
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.
Discover how Bergen-Belsen became an infamous Nazi concentration camp in WW2 and what happened when it was liberated in 1945.
Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.
Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.
The end of WW2 didn’t result in the immediate end of service for millions of British and Commonwealth troops.
At the end of WW2 millions were homeless, transport links had been destroyed, and many nations’ industry were in ruins.
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