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World War Two

The landscape and people of South West Wales were irrevocably changed by World War Two, with so many here playing a vital role in the conflict.

Sixty years on, we're gathering your stories and images from the frontline and the home front. Want to add yours? Email us or fill in this pop-up form.


Henllan Days

Read what life was like in SW Wales for POWs - by one man who settled in Pemrbrokeshire.

Llansaint Evacuee

Jim Hepting of London was evacuated to Llansaint, Carmarthenshire

B.O.T.'s Story

Doug from the Mumbles tells the story of his brother -in-law Brynly, who was a Japanese Prisoner of War.

Mumbles At War

Discover what life was like in Mumbles during the war through the words and pictures of local people.

People's War

The BBC's 'People's War' project has been collecting hundreds of your stories - read about people and places in SW Wales.

VJ Day Commemoration

Take a look at the VJ Day Commemoration service and parade in Haverfordwest in this special gallery.

Swansea Life in WW2

Royston Kneath shares some tales of everyday wartime life in the city.

Third Night of the Blitz

Harold Symmons had great difficulty getting home on the third night of the Swansea Blitz.

Canadian war pilot

Some of the war dead buried in Pembrokeshire hail from faraway shores.

Lest We Forget

In 2006 names are being added to Mumbles War Memorial. Find out why & visit our Online Remembrance Book.

The Three Nights Blitz

Royston Kneath tells us about three fateful nights in 1941 that changed the face of Swansea forever.

On This Day

Key events from across the War at home and abroad, as told by the BBC News 'On This Day' website.

Officer and a Sergeant

Christopher from Ysgol Bro Gwaun profiles two local heroes who fought in the war.

Evacuee Memoirs

Eric Jackson of Llansteffan recalls his days as a wartime evacuee in mid Wales.

No Hero, I!

Step back in time with Alan Wilson's story of his wartime life as a soldier.

Gas Masks and Evacuees

Philip of Pembrokeshire visited the BBC Wales Bus and recalled his childhood memories of WWII.

A Letter to America

Beryl of Neyland recounts a chance meeting with an American sailor.

David's Memories

Childhood wartime memories of Swansea by David Morgan.

have your say

Do you have stories, pictures or memories from World War Two you would like to share? Get in touch and we'll add them to the site.

Simply email us or fill in this pop-up form.


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