10Oct
'Forgotten' female poet of first world war to be honoured at armistice centenary
Mary Borden’s passionate sonnet was addressed to a British soldier with whom she had an affair while running a field hospital at the battle of the Somme.
10Oct
Police release update after WWII bomb found in farmer's field
Police have released more information after a a Second World War mortar was found in Alford.
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7Oct
World War 2 Youtube Series - October 6, 1939
New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.
4Oct
WWII uniform and handbook found in Irish charity shop
A World War II uniform found in an Irish charity shop is to be reunited with the family of its owner.
4Oct
A Dutch painting taken during World War II returns to its rightful place, 73 years later
Displayed in a San Antonio foyer for three years, an artist’s self-portrait remained a mystery until one Canadian veteran’s son started sleuthing.
4Oct
Second World War Veteran Michael receives the Legion d’Honneur
Since 2014, British D-Day veterans have been receiving France’s highest award of military and civilian merit – the Legion d’Honneur – and now, one man from Huntingdon has received it.
3Oct
Living Legends ‘paid the ultimate price’: Greenwood museum honours Second World War pilots, builders
GREENWOOD, NS - In a war that left more bomber pilots dead than alive, the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum honoured the Living Legends who returned home recently.
3Oct
Mortar from Second World War discovered in couple's field
A bomb disposal squad was sent to a small rural village after a mortar from the Second World War was discovered there.
3Oct
American filmmaker on the search for Norfolk Second World War veterans
An American filmmaker is on a mission to document as many Second World War veterans as possible before they die. Rishi Sharma has come to the UK from South California in the search of combat veterans to interview. The 20-year-old has spoken to more than 900 veterans across the USA and Canada before bringing his camera to Norfolk.
1Oct
World War 2 Youtube Series - September 29, 1939
New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.
30Sep
'Trailblazing' female shipbuilders of the Second World War honoured
'Mrs. Martin was one of thousands of women who helped build Canada's naval and merchant vessels during the Second World War — but little is known about them.
24Sep
World War 2 Youtube Series - September 22, 1939
New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.
20Sep
'No point living': diary reveals Japan emperor's second world war anguish
Hirohito’s torment over Pacific war revealed in newly released diary written by his chamberlain
20Sep
Man hears voice of uncle killed in Second World War after lost recordings found on eBay
The nephew of a naval officer who died during one of the great battles of the Second World War has been able to hear his uncle’s voice again after recordings made on British ships turned up on eBay.
16Sep
World War 2 Youtube Series - September 15, 1939
New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.
15Sep
Durban World War II hero lauded, dies aged 95
Hillcrest resident Brigadier Albie Gotze, an SA Air Force pilot legend who died last month, received his 12th and final medal.
15Sep
Luftwaffe bomber remains are discovered on Norfolk beach
The remains of a Luftwaffe bomber from the Second World War have been uncovered on a north Norfolk beach.
15Sep
World War II veteran skydives, 74 years after flying into Normandy
A World War II veteran has taken his second leap of faith, 74 years after answering the call when he landed at Normandy.
12Sep
Derelict Second World War camp was great childhood playground
Peter Whyatt is trying to trace photos of former haunt.
12Sep
‘Lucky’ RAF bomber’s Second World War medals go under the hammer
The heart-warming story of one of the 'luckiest' RAF bomber crews of the Second World War can be told after one of the men's bravery medals was put up for sale.
11Sep
Britain's last surviving female pilot from WW2 shares memories ahead of turning 101
Britain's last surviving female pilot from World War Two has shared memories of her wartime role ahead of turning 101 next month.
10Sep
World War 2 Youtube Series - September 8, 1939
New on Youtube, from the makers and creators of Youtube channel 'The Great War', the Second World War week by week, 6 years long.
9Sep
Air raid shelter opening to the public after renovation project
The bunker is located in the grounds of Options Applegate House in Barton-Upon-Humber and is opening for free tours during Heritage Open Days 2018
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