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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

To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, John Eskdale and other survivors share their harrowing memories of war and stories of hope

To mark VJ Day 80, Fiona Bruce focuses on some touching family treasures

10 AUGUST

State secrets Controversy of the week If the ...

In this issue’s Frontline: read about the hunt for Russia’s most notorious gun runner; strategist Mick Ryan’s assessment of Ukrainian drone warfare; the military importance of Aden; two crises over the Taiwan Strait’s islands; and the death of the helicopter assault tactic