On August 14, 1945, as a world ravaged by war held its breath, a single announcement shattered the darkness and ushered in ...

COMMENTARY: On the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Japan in World War II, it is essential that we look at our ...

Here's how Dorset celebrated Victory Over Japan Day on August 15, 1945, as we reach the 80th anniversary of VJ Day ...

A 100-year-old Second World War veteran who witnessed the official ceremony marking Japan ’s surrender has spoken of his memories 80 years on from the end of the conflict. Reg Draper was a stores ...

AN emotional ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in Basingstoke. Victory over Japan Day, on Friday, August 15, marks the date when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end to ...