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UNCOVERED: 3 | History Defined

Trump tells German leader D-Day ‘was not a pleasant day for you’ as chancellor is forced to school him on Nazis

German leader forced to correct president that end of Second World War was part of his country’s ‘liberation’ from Nazism

The Independent UK

Trump makes Second World War joke in front of German chancellor

Donald Trump made a Second World War joke about Germany re-arming while meeting the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the Oval Office on Thursday, 5 June, amid negotiations over tariffs.

The Independent UK

20,000 people are evacuated from Cologne city centre after Second World War bombs are discovered

A large part of the German city has been closed off after three bombs were found

Evening Standard

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Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne as major bomb defusal operation underway

Bomb defusal operations are common in Cologne, Germany, which was heavily targeted by Allied countries during the Second World War

The Independent UK

Man reunited with father’s historic wartime documents found hidden in desk drawer

A MAN has told of his delight at being reunited with Second World War documents that belonged to his father after they were found hidden in a desk…

The National (Scotland)

Second World War bomber returns home for 80th anniversary

The Avro Lancaster was the star of the recent VE Day celebrations, leading the ceremonial flypast over London.

Evening Standard

London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

Complex built during second world war is to include military equipment, interactive exhibitions and a bar

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Lost Alan Turing papers, rediscovered in loft, to go under the hammer

The archive includes the World War II codebreaker’s personal copy of his PhD

The Independent UK

Dunkirk edges Saving Private Ryan as the UK’s favourite Second World War film

The Great Escape finished third in a new poll.

Evening Standard

King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK

VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK

White roses for veterans and candle lit by Churchill descendant at VE Day event

Second World War artefacts including a gas mask and an air raid warden’s helmet will be processed through Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary.

Evening Standard

Second World War papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

It is hoped that relatives of Ian Rodger can be traced so the papers can be passed on to them.

The Independent UK

Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary

Second World War airplanes and Red Arrows soared over Buckingham Palace to mark 80 years since end of WWII

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Keir Starmer serves tea and cakes at VE Day party in Downing Street

The Prime Minister, joined by his wife Lady Starmer, invited around 130 people including two Second World War veterans to the event.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: VE Day greeted with pride and pageantry 80 years on

Joining the royal family and military personnel were some who served during the Second World War.

The Independent UK

‘I think it’s rubbish’: VE Day pilot pleads with veterans’ minister to double defence spending

104-year-old Second World War pilot Colin Bell criticised the government's proposed defence spending target, telling veterans minister Alistair Carns, “I think it’s rubbish.”

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Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

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The Independent UK

The night the late Queen did the hokey cokey secretly among VE Day crowds

Elizabeth and Margaret moved to Windsor Castle during the war, just as the Queen did during the coronavirus pandemic

Evening Standard

Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

The Independent UK

From Royals to Red Arrows – What to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May

Evening Standard

We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Second World War evacuee recalls how family separation ‘changed people’s lives’

Doreen Simson was evacuated to Wales from her home in White City, west London, in 1941 at the age of four but was separated from her older brother.

The Conversation

My Cypriot grandfather was one of millions of foreign servicemen who fought for Britain. Now I’m telling their stories

The second world war veteran community is far more ethnically diverse than many people realise, with over 3 million foreign servicemen serving with the British armed forces during the conflict.

The Independent UK

Rare Alan Turing wartime papers saved for the nation after export bar

The documents relating to the Delilah project are valued at nearly £400,000.

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