Second World War

The fighting of the Second World War touched every corner of the globe, on land, on sea and in the air. Today, nearly 600,000 Second World War casualties are commemorated by the CWGC in cemeteries and memorials around the world. Tell us their stories. (Image: © IWM E 17110)

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Private Frederick Charles Turner 14680138, 5th/7th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

Second World War Army United Kingdom MILSBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Arthur 'Art' Gerald Donahue DFC, 81624, RAFVR, 91 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth Art and Literature RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By James Ireland

United Kingdom

Gunner Raymond John Ashe

Second World War Army Canadian CASSINO MEMORIAL

Ensign Madeleine Damerment - SOE Operative

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL

By Alistair Higgins

United Kingdom

Private Garnet Clayton Porter

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

Private Edward Copley

Second World War Army Canadian D-Day and Invasion of Normandy BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

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