On the Eastern Front, Hitler’s army had suffered a series of major reverses in 1943, starting with the destruction of General Friedrich von Paulus’ Sixth Army at Stalingrad and the loss of an ...

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At 6pm on 3 September 1939, King George VI spoke to the people of Britain and the Empire. In his radio broadcast, he talked of the difficult times ahead and urged his people to stand firm. The King ...

Beginning in September 1940, the Blitz was an aerial bombing campaign conducted by the Luftwaffe against British cities. Over a period of nine months, over 43,500 civilians were killed in the raids, ...

Stained glass window depicting the figure of Christ watching over a young Scout, and gesturing direction with his hands. The Scout is holding a map indicating roads and paths, and is wearing a period ...

Listen to the voices of those who were there or read the podcast transcript below. Artillery played a huge role in the First World War and helped to shape how it was fought. Guns were used for a range ...

IWM North’s architecture delivers an award-winning immersive experience. Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Explore over 2,000 objects and immerse yourself ...

A Royal Air Force Lockheed Hudson Mk VI (AE626) of the Middle East Communications Flight flying over the Egyptian pyramids, 1942.

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PLAQUE ONE: THE ORGAN & TABLETS WERE ERECTED IN / HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH / AND SUNDAY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 1918 / THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME / SACRIFICE ARE / (NAMES) ...

Listen to the voices of those who were there or read the podcast transcript below. Around 16,000 men refused to take up arms or fight during the First World War for any number of religious, moral, ...

Take a chance to rest, relax, and replenish along your journey in the Stokers' café, located on board the ship. We offer a range of sandwiches, kids’ lunch bags, hot and cold drinks and freshly-baked ...