What did Grandad do during the war?
During the war
Share the stories that your grandparents or even great-grandparents have passed down to you. The heroics of being a pilot in the air-force or remembering those long evenings, huddled underground during the Blitz.During the war
Video memories
The wireless operator
Reg Best, a wireless operator on Lancaster bombers, tells us about his experiences during the Second World War.
Christmas of yesteryear
What was Christmas like during and before the second world war? Find out in this specially created gallery.
Silver surfers
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Veteran launches Poppy Appeal
Troops from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), formed a giant 90 at their Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Midlothian. The event marks the start of the Scottish Poppy Appeal which uses money raised to prov -
Oldest Chelsea Pensioner hits 100
Joe Britton - the oldest resident at Royal Chelsea Hospital - was joined by his family and fellow military veterans as he marked the milestone at the residential and nursing home in west London. -
Last First World War veteran dies
The last known combat veteran of the First World War has died at the age of 110, his family has said. -
Marathon Man
He was told he would never walk again, but Major Phil Packer was able to complete the London Marathon in 25 hours and 55 minutes.
Veteran launches Poppy Appeal
Troops from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), formed a giant 90 at their Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Midlothian. The event marks the start of the Scottish Poppy Appeal which uses money raised to prov
Troops from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), formed a giant 90 at their Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Midlothian. The event marks the start of the Scottish Poppy Appeal which uses money raised to prov
Claim your badge of honour
Defra has confirmed how former members of the Women's Land Army and Women's Timber Corps will receive their long-awaited badge of honour.
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