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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.
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.
Alan McQuillin, 97, joined the RAF in 1941 taking part in the Normandy landings before being deployed to support the war effort in the Far East.
Michael Tibbs, 98, joined the Royal Navy at the age of 18 after the outbreak of the Second World War, following in the footsteps of his father who was a Naval Chaplain.
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.
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.
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.
It can be difficult for people to relate to the struggles faced by military families. Read about their stories.
It can be hard when your child joins the military. Even more so for Anita when all 3 of her children signed up.
Nicci Pugh joined the Royal Navy as a QARNNS nurse, she shares her memories of the Falklands war.
Gurkha Nick Tamang served in 12 Platoon, D Company and was deployed to the Falklands in 1982. Forty years on he remembers his time in the conflict.
