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The 80th Anniversary of Japan’s Surrender and the Lingering Shadow of World War IILearn more: War of the Worlds (2025) As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender, bringing an end to World War II on August 15th, the focus returns to the complex and often contentious process of reckoning with the […]

The United Kingdom is preparing to honour the surviving veterans of the Far East and Pacific campaigns of the Second World War, eighty years after Victory over Japan (VJ Day). A series of commemorative events are planned, culminating in a national service of remembrance. National Commemoration at the Arboretum A central event will be held […]

Bolton is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, marking the end of the Second World War, with a series of public events and services. This year holds particular significance as communities across the United Kingdom are encouraged to organise activities to remember the sacrifices made during this pivotal period […]

Nation to Honour WWII Veterans on 80th Anniversary of VJ Day The King and Queen will join the nation in paying tribute to Second World War veterans on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. A service of remembrance will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield in Staffordshire, with the […]