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"The Assam Regiment saved the day"
Eric Lambert's letters during and after the Battle of Kohima
Aug 25 • 
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The Last Burma Star
Watch out for this brilliant new film by Levison Wood and Alex Bescoby
Aug 19 • 
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VJ-Day coverage in the UK Press
Hats off to the Daily Express!
Aug 17 • 
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We Will Remember Them
Christopher Jary
Aug 16 • 
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Should Clive fall?
Of course not, silly billy. If Clive should fall, so should India.
Aug 16 • 
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The real meaning of VJ Day
Save your tears. Celebrate, instead, the victory.
Aug 15 • 
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Why we need to REJOICE on VJ Day
No, its not racist to celebrate victory against Japan.
Aug 15 • 
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The Hiroshima Men
A celebration of Iain MacGregor's new book
Aug 7 • 
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No, Japan was not about to surrender…
This old canard keeps on popping up.
Aug 6 • 
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Flying Officer Ray Jackson RAF
What happened next?
Aug 3 • 
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Audio guiding on the 'guidl' app
Do make use of guidl. Its a brilliant new app that needs your support!
Aug 2 • 
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Churchill's Spaniards
An audio review of the book by Sean Scullion
Aug 2 • 
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