On this day… may 8, 1945

To commemorate 80 years since the Second World War, History of War will be taking a look at some of the key events taking place during each month of the conflict

York Membery Why does the VE Day anniversary matter to you? Sir Keir Starmer It was an incredible occasion – and a moment for all of us, myself included – to reflect and remember. It was a chance to h

I’D seen an advertisement in my father’s newspaper for women to work on the canal boats. It said applicants should be of a robust constitution. I’m quite robust, so why not? I’d give it a go. “Look, D

Queen Elizabeth II had a special association with VE Day as she found herself at the centre of the street celebrations that night...

The bell tolled for victory in Europe at one minute past midnight after victory was declared on May 8, 1945. Eighty years on, we look back at that momentous time, when jubilant crowds flooded the streets of London and bittersweet tears were shed

In this issue’s Frontline you can read our interview with former CIA Assistant Director Mark Lowenthal; analysis of the USA’s historic military strategy in Greenland; plus full accounts of how two key conflicts of the 20th century came to an end