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This year we remember the contribution of all Commonwealth and Allied Forces, without whom victory and the freedoms and way of life we enjoy today would not have been possible.Through our programme of activity, the Legion will be highlighting the forgotten history of those who fought in the conflict and the atrocious and harrowing conditions in which they served and were held prisoner.You can join us by marking VJ Day in a number of ways:The Fourteenth Army played a vital role in victory over Japan.

You know, I think, that those four words have for the Queen and myself the same significance, simple yet immense, that they have for you. In 1943 he joined the army and was drafted to serve in the 82nd West African Division alongside Gurkha and British forces as part of the Fourteenth Army.As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Royal British Legion has taken the difficult decision not to continue with plans for our overseas tours to commemorate VJ Day. ... VJ Day 75. The Queen said: “Prince Philip and I join many around the world in sending our grateful thanks to the men and women from across the Commonwealth, and Allied nations, who fought so valiantly to secure the freedoms we cherish today.”Covid-19 restrictions have seen tributes largely organised online and to be televised, including BBC programme "Former Labour MP Eric Joyce leaves court after sentencing for making indecent image of child""Rishi Sunak confirms the furlough scheme will not be extended""Guernsey police mocked for dramatic recruitment video""Wesley Streete found guilty of rape and murder of friend Keeley Bunker""Widow of Pc Harper launches 'Andrew's Law' campaign for life sentences in killing 999 workers""UK offers aid to Lebanon as 'rigorous' probe promised into Beirut blast""Aberdeen to go into lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon announces""Duchess of Sussex wins bid to keep friends' identities secret""SAGE adviser on contact tracing: 'I just want it to be virus-beating. "She added: “I’m very proud of what my husband did, but I’m also proud of all the people who never came back.”Excerpts from British newspapers at the time document the reaction at home, when widespread celebrations took place.The Birmingham Gazette described some of the scenes: “Youngsters were perched precariously in the branches of the trees in St Phillips Churchyard and occupied most of the window-ledges along the street, people of all ages - even elderly women were standing shoulder to shoulder on the flat roofs of the street air raid shelters; young men, girls and children even contrived to retain a vantage point on the top of the scanty bus shelters at the stopping places.”The Road to Mandalay by Rudyard Kipling was a favourite marching tune for many in the 14th Army in Burma, commanded by Field Marshal Lord Slim during the campaign. "Our hearts are full to overflowing, as are your own. Share 246.

Discover more. 246 Shares. Uncover the untold stories 15 August 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. You’ll love it, tooAldi releases set of 'bargain' soft play mats for £6.99 - and parents love themThe Killers: Imploding the Mirage review – Boss business as usual‘It’s one rule for men and another for women’: Beauty salons criticise government’s ‘sexist’ reopening guidelines'I need to be much, much better' - Fernandes not ready to accept Eric Cantona comparisonsWill Smith and Jada's company responds to COVID workplace outbreakIn lawsuit, 'Fortnite' maker to test idea of iPhone as market unto itselfBobby Norris stuns fans with incredible fitness transformation as he flaunts toned physiqueHow to use your iPhone or Apple Watch as a digital car keyCoronavirus news - live: Holidaymakers beat France quarantine deadline with minutes to spare amid cover-up fears over NHS staff deaths as reviews to be kept secretSkip the services: 20 stopovers off British motorways and A roadsDr Fauci says Tucker Carlson 'triggers some of the crazies' to threaten himRussell Brand criticised for ‘mansplaining feminism’ in analysis of ‘sexual’ Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion music videoPrincess Anne: How costumes from The Crown compare to what the royal really wore'Absolutely brilliant' Bayern are setting the standard, says SolskjaerBritain isn’t ‘recovering’, whatever the Bank may suggestHi-Fi winners of the EISA Awards 2020-2021 revealed!Get a six pack and blast belly fat with the 5 best abs exercises that aren't crunchesGok Wan sparks concern on This Morning as he tells viewers to wash raw chicken'The smartest in his class': Family tribute to boy, 6, who died after car hit bikeWhite Lines star Daniel Mays confirms there won't be a season 2We can't get over the outfit Amanda Holden wore to go on a runRossi "surprised" about Dovizioso's Ducati MotoGP exitStand and deliver: Waitrose and M&S fight for Ocado customersFacebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlashKatie Price says she’s in ‘so much pain’ as she recovers from operation on two broken feetJet2 to press ahead with pilot job cuts as union talks failPelosi vows to protect USPS and accuses Trump of ‘openly working to destroy’ itIdris Elba to star in and produce spy film set in Africa for Apple TV+"Boris Johnson leads tributes to troops on VJ Day 75th anniversary" "Usually, the day would be marked by a ceremony led hundreds of VJ veterans in London.But due to coronavirus, this will not be the case this year.During his victory speech, King George VI said: "The war is over. © 2020 JPIMedia Publications Ltd. Remembrance. VJ Day. 15 August 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – the end of all hostilities in the Second World War. Find out more about this momentous day in wartime history.