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Discover more about the night of 24-25 March 1944 when 76 officers broke out of prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.
Discover the pivotal moments of the Battle of Britain and how the RAF came to defeat the German Luftwaffe and prevent a Nazi invasion.
On the 6 June 1944, Allied Forces launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe, one of the greatest operations of all time, the D-Day Normandy landings.
The Second World War finally came to an end on 15 August 1945, with Prime Minister Clement Atlee's announcement: "The last of our enemies is laid low".
Victory in Europe Day on 8 May, generally known as VE Day, marked the formal end of Hitler's war in Europe.
Learn about this group of mostly RAF aircrew who suffered burn injuries in World War Two and formed a social club known as the Guinea Pig Club.
Veterans share their memories of VE Day and the celebrations that happened across Britain.
Veterans share their memories of VJ Day on our VJ Day commemorative site.
Watch and play our Battle of Britain Virtual Quiz, hosted by Dan Snow and Sue Holderness.
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