Soldiers sail across the Rhine to mark 80th anniversary of the invasion of Germany
The March 1945 crossings, by Patton and Montgomery's forces, gave the Allies beachheads with which to invade Germany.
Veterans in the Ritz remember 'joyous' Victory in Europe Day
Everyone went wild and mad when they saw Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret with Churchill and the King and Queen,' one ...
Brits urged to say the last giant thank you to veterans on VE Day anniversary
The Royal British Legion have revealed their plans to honour veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and are encouraging ...
Soldier silhouettes return to Normandy for VE Day
An art installation of 1,475 silhouettes of soldiers is making a return visit to Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of VE ...
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99-year-old WWII veteran Frank Wright returns to Guam, this time with 6 others
Today, seven American World War II veterans, including 99-year-old Frank Wright who was here in July, are set to return to ...
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Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary
The group, which included a codebreaker, an RAF mechanic and a D-Day infantryman ... programme of celebrations marking the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day later this year.
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Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary
The group, which included a codebreaker, an RAF mechanic and a D-Day infantryman ... The veterans’ get-together came as the Royal British Legion, which organised the tea, announced its national ...