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Concentration Camp Survivors Share Their Stories - Imperial War …
The Holocaust was the systematic murder of Europe’s Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Second World War.The Nazis also enslaved and killed other groups who they perceived as racially, biologically or ideologically inferior or dangerous. Jews, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Poles, Slavs, Soviet prisoners of war, people with disabilities, political opponents, communists and trade ...
How Holocaust Survivors Rebuilt Their Lives - The Holocaust
For some, religion was a way to make sense of all that had happened. Rabbi Hugo Gryn – one of the UK’s best known rabbis up until his death in 1996 – used appearances on The Moral Maze to encourage listeners to understand the dangers that are ever-present in society. The ordeal people had been through brought an extraordinary dedication to helping those in need.
Letters To Loved Ones In The First World War - Imperial War …
During the First World War, letter writing was the main form of communication between soldiers and their loved ones, helping to ease the pain of separation.. The British Army Postal Service delivered around 2 billion letters during the war. In 1917 alone, over 19,000 mailbags crossed the English Channel each day, transporting letters and parcels to British troops on the Western Front.
Weird Weapons And Surprising WW1 Objects - Imperial War …
During the First World War, the Allies and the Central Powers employed modern weaponry and firepower on an unprecedented scale.Both sides also developed new protective equipment in response to changes in military tactics and technologies. However, some of the weapons and equipment were surprisingly basic in construction and intent, incorporating materials and designs reminiscent of earlier ...
The Real Story Of The Christmas Truce Of 1914 - Imperial War …
The Christmas Truce has become one of the most famous and mythologised events of the First World War. But what was the real story behind the truce? Why did it happen and did British and German soldiers really play football in no-man's land? …
What Happened After The D-Day Landings - Imperial War Museums
On 6 June 1944, D-Day, Allied troops landed on the coast of Normandy.It was the start of the campaign to liberate Europe and defeat Germany. The Battle of Normandy was a hard-fought campaign. British divisions bore the brunt of German resistance on the eastern flank of the front, enabling US forces to stage a breakout in the west.
Where to find Royal Navy Service Records - Imperial War Museums
Many records are available online, sometimes on more than one site. We have listed the main sources but there may be others. Some records are free to view but others are available on either a subscription or pay per view basis (£). The National Archives (TNA) holds most of …
Flying Season 2024 | Duxford Air Shows | IWM Duxford
Fuel your senses with fast flying, all action aerobatics in the air above and a jam-packed programme of entertainment on the ground below at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show. Step back into summer 1940 and see historic Duxford come to life. Discover the sights and sounds of Spitfires ...
What was the Women's Land Army? - Imperial War Museums
Before the Second World War, Britain had imported much of its food. When war broke out, it was necessary to grow more food at home and increase the amount of land in cultivation. With many male agricultural workers joining the armed forces, women were needed to …