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‘I had never been further than Blackpool before I was called up’

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

When I was aged 10, the farmers used to come round the schools to pick volunteers to work on the farms during the summer holidays, mainly to help bring in the harvest. The country was still building u

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

Women served in all three services from WWI onwards. They also served in support roles, such as the Women’s Land Army (in both wars), the Fire Services, Motor Drivers, Voluntary Aid Detachments and so

PAS DE CALAIS, FRANCE 25 SEPTEMBER - 13 OCTOBER 1915