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Second World War in film: 20 of the best war movies ever made
2 weeks ago

Second World War in film: 20 of the best war movies ever made

The Independent  

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What Donald Trump needs to know about Adolf Hitler
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What Donald Trump needs to know about Adolf Hitler

The Independent  

Donald Trump barely has to open his mouth to shock or display his ignorance. If Trump had spoken to almost any Second World War historian, they would have told him Hitler’s demand for “total loyalty” from his generals was one of the main reasons he lost the war. In an account of Hitler’s defeat by the Russians on the Eastern …

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Far right in first Austria national election win since Second World War
3 months, 1 week ago

Far right in first Austria national election win since Second World War

The Independent  

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How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed
7 months ago

How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed

Daily Mail  

He told the flag-waving crowd he was 'deeply honoured' to be part of proceedings on Southsea Common and said 'we will always remember those who served'. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also gave an address at the event Dame Helen, 78, beckons to the crowd assembled on Southsea Common in Portsmouth The actress praised the assembled veterans for their bravery, saying: …

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D-Day: How to find out what your ancestors did in the Second World War
7 months, 4 weeks ago

D-Day: How to find out what your ancestors did in the Second World War

The Independent  

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The Second World War veteran, 100, returning to D-Day beaches to marry his sweetheart
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The Second World War veteran, 100, returning to D-Day beaches to marry his sweetheart

The Independent  

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Labour to inherit ‘worst economy since Second World War’, Rachel Reeves warns
10 months, 1 week ago

Labour to inherit ‘worst economy since Second World War’, Rachel Reeves warns

The Independent  

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Second World War in film: 20 of the best war movies ever made
1 year ago

Second World War in film: 20 of the best war movies ever made

The Independent  

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‘Bawaal’: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor on their ‘life-changing’ Second World War journey
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Bawaal’: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor on their ‘life-changing’ Second World War journey

The Hindu  

Anticipation is high forDangal and Chhichhore filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s next feature, Bawaal, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Written as an ode to director Nitesh Tiwari’s father, Bawaal is set to be a landmark project in both the lead stars’ careers, as they look forward to packed schedules. Director Nitesh Tiwari on ‘Bawaal’ being a tribute to his father: Growing …

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Bel Powley on Botox, nepotism and difficult sex scenes: ‘The heroin chic thing is gonna die again, right?’
1 year, 8 months ago

Bel Powley on Botox, nepotism and difficult sex scenes: ‘The heroin chic thing is gonna die again, right?’

The Independent  

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Revealed: How archaeologists are shedding new light on how Hitler was defeated
1 year, 9 months ago

Revealed: How archaeologists are shedding new light on how Hitler was defeated

The Independent  

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Second World War veteran receives two medals day after 100th birthday
2 years, 1 month ago

Second World War veteran receives two medals day after 100th birthday

The Independent  

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FvD Senator condemns party members' Second World War comparisons
3 years ago

FvD Senator condemns party members' Second World War comparisons

NL Times  

FvD member of the Eerste Kamer Theo Hiddema said he does not condone his fellow party members making comparisons to the Second World War. The youth organization wished people a "Happy Yule and a Merry Christmas," referring to an old Germanic midwinter festival that played an important role in Nazi Germany. Hiddema said he made it known that he did …

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Let's bring it back home, Harry! 35million are set to watch momentous Euros final
3 years, 6 months ago

Let's bring it back home, Harry! 35million are set to watch momentous Euros final

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate has urged the nation to 'stop looking at the negatives of our own country' because 'England has so much to be proud of' as he rallied 35million patriotic fans ahead of tomorrow night's Euro 2020 final. In other developments: Boris Johnson will announce a special one-off Bank Holiday – likely to be in August – on Monday if …

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Jessie Jordan: How German spy helped Britain win Second World War
4 years, 5 months ago

Jessie Jordan: How German spy helped Britain win Second World War

The Independent  

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Resistance review: Second World War thriller gets lost in bathos and barbarity
4 years, 6 months ago

Resistance review: Second World War thriller gets lost in bathos and barbarity

The Independent  

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Katherine Jenkins sings to an empty Albert Hall as defiant Brits celebrate VE Day
4 years, 8 months ago

Katherine Jenkins sings to an empty Albert Hall as defiant Brits celebrate VE Day

Daily Mail  

**Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** Katherine Jenkins has led the nation in a chorus of wartime songs by Dame Vera Lynn outside Buckingham Palace tonight while defiant Britons have …

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Britain is warned not to break lockdown to celebrate VE Day
4 years, 8 months ago

Britain is warned not to break lockdown to celebrate VE Day

Daily Mail  

Britons have been warned not to break coronavirus lockdown as they mark VE day on a sunny Bank Holiday - as Boris Johnson seemingly backs off a major loosening of the rules. Although the UK is marking 75 years since the end of the fight against the Nazis, there is no let-up in the struggle against coronavirus, with ministers and …

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UK commemorates VE Day 75 years on in lockdown celebrations
4 years, 8 months ago

UK commemorates VE Day 75 years on in lockdown celebrations

Daily Mail  

**Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** Defiant Brits across the nation showed wartime spirit in the face of the coronavirus pandemic today as they pulled together to commemorate the 75th …

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Queen will address nation at 9pm on May 8 for 75th VE Day anniversary
4 years, 8 months ago

Queen will address nation at 9pm on May 8 for 75th VE Day anniversary

Daily Mail  

The Queen will address the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on an extraordinary day of virtual commemorations. She is pictured receiving an honorary degree on 10 July 1946 in London Then Princess Elizabeth is pictured at the wheel of an army vehicle while serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War on January …

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Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson praises NHS from hospital bed
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson praises NHS from hospital bed

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson is facing another night in hospital after ministers said he would 'follow doctors' orders' amid mounting fears over his 'persistent' coronavirus symptoms. On another turbulent day in the coronavirus crisis: The UK has declared 439 more deaths, taking the total to 5,373, and 3,802 new positive tests have pushed the number of patients up to 51,608; But in …

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‘I was just a kid’: SAS veteran speaks out, eight decades on from Second World War service
5 years, 2 months ago

‘I was just a kid’: SAS veteran speaks out, eight decades on from Second World War service

The Independent  

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Alan Turing: New £50 note to feature pioneering Second World War codebreaker
5 years, 5 months ago

Alan Turing: New £50 note to feature pioneering Second World War codebreaker

The Independent  

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Daniel Kawczynski: Tory MP finally admits being wrong about Britain not receiving US aid after Second World War
5 years, 10 months ago

Daniel Kawczynski: Tory MP finally admits being wrong about Britain not receiving US aid after Second World War

The Independent  

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