The Soviet victory on the Eastern Front and the Normandy landings brought about the end of World War II in Europe. The Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed …

The military history of the United Kingdom in World War II covers the Second World War against the Axis powers, starting on 3 September 1939 with the declaration of war by the United …

There were three main powers on the Allied side, and very much pulling its weight throughout the war and contributing invaluably was Great Britain and its vast empire. To celebrate this, here …

Find out more about what life was like in Britain during WW2 wartime with British people resigned to the fact that Hitler had to be stopped by force

1 day ago · Learn about the Battle of Britain, between Britain's Royal Air Force and Germany's Luftwaffe, which began in July 1940. From The Second World War: Triumph of the Axis …

4 days ago · Battle of Britain, during World War II, the successful defense of Great Britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the German air force from July through …

During WW2, Britain relied on the people, land and resources of its Empire to support In 1940 the British Empire contained a quarter of the world's population and a fifth of its landmass, all of …

World War 2: Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister on 10 May 1940 leading Britain to victory in the Second World War

Sep 3, 2024 · Important events of 1939 and the start of the Second World War, including Prime Minister Chamberlain’s (pictured to the left) ultimatum to Hitler; withdraw German troops from …

Dec 19, 2022 · There are many locations where you can experience the sights of wartime England and explore the history of those who fought. Here’s our guide to just some of …