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  • VJ Day 70: Royal Marines rehearse Drumhead Service ahead of national commemorations

    Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Countess Mountbatten of Burma reflects on anniversary

    As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has urged members of the public to attend and show their support.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Far East veteran leaves his mark on soldiers of today

    Soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: How soldiers of today learn the laws of the jungle

    It is one of the world’s toughest environments, and lessons learned from the jungle warfare of the Second World War are still being taught to soldiers today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45)

    Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on 18th March 1945 during the Battle of Meiktila (Burma Campaign) earned him …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mordaunt Cohen: A Jewish officer commanding African Muslims in Burma

    Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Cohen served in Burma with 251 West African Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit, commanding Nigerian volunteers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Voyage of discovery taught author all about Far East Prisoners of War

    As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) on Saturday 15 August, we find out how author Tricia Walker went on a quest to learn more about her uncle, James Ernest “Erno” Taylor - a…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: The Second World War in Burma

    To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), Dr Peter Johnston, the Collections Content Manager at the National Army Museum, explores the Burma campaign that helped to deliver victory for Britain a…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Judy: The Dog who became a prisoner of war

    Canine hero Judy stole the nation's heart when she saved thousands of lives during the Second World War.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: A sigh of relief for thousands of British families

    While Europe celebrated the end of the war with Germany, the battle continued for Brits in the Far East.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Get involved in VJ Day 70

    VJ Day commemorations are happening on and around 15 August across the country, with HM Government hosting a ceremony for veterans and their families in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A First Hand Account of VJ Day by Vic Knibb

    Second World War veteran Sergeant Vic Knibb, 90, tells us his story of serving in the Far East, what VJ Day means to him and why geese, not dogs, are man’s best friends.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Queen to join the nation in marking 70 years since the victory over Japan

    The Queen and members of The Royal Family will attend a series of events on Saturday 15 August to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70 events information

    Find out how you can register to attend the events taking place in London for VJ Day 70.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70 plans announced

    MOD has announced plans for the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government