tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2015-08-13T18:01:15+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-royal-marines-rehearse-drumhead-service-ahead-of-national-commemorations 2015-08-13T18:01:15+01:00

Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-countess-mountbatten-of-burma-reflects-on-anniversary 2015-08-12T17:24:30+01:00

As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has urged members of the public to attend and show their support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-far-east-veteran-leaves-his-mark-on-soldiers-of-today 2015-08-10T19:18:00+01:00

Soldiers from 皇冠体育app Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-how-soldiers-of-today-learn-the-laws-of-the-jungle 2015-08-07T17:42:26+01:00

It is one of the world鈥檚 toughest environments, and lessons learned from the jungle warfare of the Second World War are still being taught to soldiers today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/karamjeet-singh-judge-1923-45--2 2015-08-07T16:52:00+01:00

Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on 18th March 1945 during the Battle of Meiktila (Burma Campaign) earned him 鈥�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mordaunt-cohen-a-jewish-officer-commanding-african-muslims-in-burma 2015-08-06T18:59:59+01:00

Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Cohen served in Burma with 251 West African Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit, commanding Nigerian volunteers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-voyage-of-discovery-taught-author-all-about-far-east-prisoners-of-war 2015-07-31T14:48:55+01:00

As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) on Saturday 15 August, we find out how author Tricia Walker went on a quest to learn more about her uncle, James Ernest 鈥淓rno鈥� Taylor - a鈥�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-the-second-world-war-in-burma 2015-07-31T13:34:02+01:00

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), Dr Peter Johnston, the Collections Content Manager at the National Army Museum, explores the Burma campaign that helped to deliver victory for Britain a鈥�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/judy-the-dog-who-became-a-prisoner-of-war 2015-07-24T10:30:00+01:00

Canine hero Judy stole the nation's heart when she saved thousands of lives during the Second World War.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-a-sigh-of-relief-for-thousands-of-british-families 2015-07-24T09:30:22+01:00

While Europe celebrated the end of the war with Germany, the battle continued for Brits in the Far East.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-involved-in-vj-day-70 2015-07-18T09:00:00+01:00

VJ Day commemorations are happening on and around 15 August across the country, with HM Government hosting a ceremony for veterans and their families in London.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-first-hand-account-of-vj-day-by-vic-knibb 2015-07-18T09:00:00+01:00

Second World War veteran Sergeant Vic Knibb, 90, tells us his story of serving in the Far East, what VJ Day means to him and why geese, not dogs, are man鈥檚 best friends.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-queen-to-join-the-nation-in-marking-70-years-since-the-victory-over-japan 2015-07-18T08:45:18+01:00

皇冠体育app Queen and members of 皇冠体育app Royal Family will attend a series of events on Saturday 15 August to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-events-information 2015-06-21T14:53:00+01:00

Find out how you can register to attend the events taking place in London for VJ Day 70.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vj-day-70-plans-announced 2015-06-21T14:41:00+01:00

MOD has announced plans for the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.