WW2 News

News reports covering some of the key events of World War 2.

The bombing of a convoy
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The bombing of a convoy

BBC News summary 1940
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BBC News summary 1940

The news covers the extent of German air losses during the Battle of Britain.

'D-Day has come'
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'D-Day has come'

The BBC announces that 'D-Day has come' on 6 June 1944.

D-Day report
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D-Day report

A BBC reporter describes paratroops landing in Normandy on D-Day.

Nazi Germany surrenders
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Nazi Germany surrenders

News report describing the signing of Nazi Germany’s surrender.

VJ Day celebrations
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VJ Day celebrations

A reporter describes VJ Day celebrations in London on 15 August 1945.