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VE and VJ Day: After the Darkness

As we mark 80 years since the historic events of VE and VJ Day, we are sharing extraordinary first-hand accounts from our veterans who were there. From the overwhelming relief to the highs and lows that unfolded, each one has a powerful story to tell.

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D-Day 80: In their own words

As the nation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, we are honoured to share the extraordinary first-hand experiences of our brave veterans who were there, fighting on the beaches of Normandy, each playing their part in the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever seen. 

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A LCVP from the US Coast Guard disembarks troops of the U.S. army's first division on the morning of D-Day

Veterans' stories

Every one of our veterans has a tale to tell. From those blinded in conflict to those who lost their sight through illness, their stories are often shocking and heartbreaking, but always inspirational. 

Veterans' stories
Blind veteran Rob smiling and holding his baby daughter who is giggling

Unseen Stories podcast

Find out more about our beneficiaries and our charity's rich history of helping veterans in our Unseen Stories podcast

Unseen Stories podcast
An archive photograph of a young blind veteran Barbara sitting on an armchair and sewing

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