All news on the topic: World War 2
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New films and shows on Apple TV+ in January, including Steven Spielberg drama
Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan and Peter Capaldi are among the stars heading to Apple TV+ this month
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Lancaster Bomber families handed unearthed poem about heroes who never came home
The Lancaster Bomber crew families received a poignant surprise after being sent a long-lost poem about their heroic relatives, and even found out some old crew nicknames
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Top baby names of 2023 listed – and the royals have helped one in particular
There's a royal theme to the most popular baby names in 2023, with Charles and Charlotte booming in popularity, while Elizabeth dropped off the list after a successful run
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The incredible ghost village where everyone left 80 years ago and never returned
Imber, a ghost village located in Wiltshire, was once a bustling home to more than 150 people until the Second World War, when they were told to leave and never return
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Dark mystery of £20m lost fortune 'Rommel's Gold' and if it has ever been found
In 1943 Rommel's unit is said to have amassed more than £20 million worth of gold and other precious objects looted from Jewish people on the island of Djerba
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Mystery of painting stolen by Nazis - and it's still missing 75 years later
Many historians regard revered Italian Renaissance artist Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man as the most important painting missing since World War II as the hunt continues
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How UK fought the country's first fascist groups who were pals with Adolf Hitler
Since the start of Far Right organisation the British Fascisti, there has been Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists, the National Front and the British National Party
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Woman inherits thousands after death of UK relative she never knew she had
Christine Woodey, from Bristol, died alone in February 2021 at Southmead Hospital and she had no known next of kin nor made a will - with an investigation identifying Sandra Vanstone in Canada
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People are only just realising that the King's Speech isn't actually live
The annual Christmas message from the monarch is a staple part of the festive season in the UK for many people, but not everyone realises it isn't broadcast live
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Inside mystery of The Amber Room - World War 2 artefact that went missing
Given to Russia, stolen by the Nazi's and searched for by the KGB, the history of one of the modern world's most valuable lost treasures reads like a spy novel
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US has smallest military in over 80 years as enlistment hits lowest since 1941
The Pentagon said the US army will start the new year off with its smallest band of soldiers since 1941 due to a stark decrease in enlistment, particularly in Gen Z
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Hero who rescued 100s of kids from Nazis haunted by those he couldn't save
The son of a hero who saved hundreds of kids from the Holocaust met the few remaining survivors of the Kindertransport as Nicholas Winton's story finally gets the big screen treatment
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Woman celebrates turning 102 with birthday wish for saucy male 'strippergram'
Monica Ruddick, from Wolsingham, tuned into her 'cheeky' side to celebrate her birthday in style - she was given a 'strippergram' to fufil her wish at West Lodge Care Home
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Eerie story of ‘Poison Gas Island’ unpopulated by humans and removed from maps
Okunoshima is a small island 44 miles off the coast of Japan, but it previously was impossible to find as it was ordered to be removed from all maps due to its harrowing past
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'Doomsday wreck' packed with explosives threatens major UK river with tidal wave
Part of the SS Richard Montgomery must be urgently removed as the wreck - which contains 1,400 tonnes of explosive - is decaying faster than expected, experts have claimed
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Celebrating 106 great years of the Mirror's great opinion writers
From seeing justice done for Hillsborough to angering Winston Churchill, the Mirror's columnists have been at the leading edge of journalism for over a hundred years. Paul Routledge pays tribute.
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Masters of the Air release date, cast, trailer and how to watch for free
Austin Butler fronts the epic new World War II drama from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks
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Hero who threw himself in front of horse to save five-year-old girl dies age 102
British ex-pat John Shear was 90 years of age when he made national headlines for his heroic actions while working at Santa Anita racecourse which led to him suffering multiple injuries
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England fans face beer ban in first Euro 2024 match with troublemakers sent home
A top cop in Germany has warned that England fans at the Euros opener against Serbia could face strict measures - including being hosed with water cannons - if they drink inside the stadium
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Arsenal great made Villa pay to set incredible scoring record that still stands
ASTON VILLA vs ARSENAL: Saturday's fixture will always stir memories of the great Ted Drake, who set a scarcely believable goalscoring record one afternoon at Villa Park
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Family of man who was kidnapped by the Nazis set to inherit £75,000
Jozef Domanski was just 14 years old when he was taken by the Nazis to work on farms in Germany in 1940 - he never went back to Poland, or saw his family in person again
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Britain's oldest couple, 102 and 103, insist they've 'never argued' in 84 years
Dorothy and Tim Walter met during the Second World War when they worked at a Spitfire factory - they have been together ever since after wedding in 1942
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Why we have Advent calendar treats everyday in December - until Christmas Eve
Many are familiar with advent calendars and their delicious chocolate treats, but not everyone is familiar with their religious significance, as well as why they stop on Christmas Eve
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Clifftop collapse at holiday park unveils unexploded bomb hidden in the sand
Leon Crossman, 34, found a suspected WW2 bomb on a beach in Suffolk just hours after high tides and wind caused a clifftop to collapse at Pakefield Holiday Park
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Isla Fisher on moving gift Sacha Baron Cohen bought her after her father died
Isla Fisher was devastated when her father passed away but now the star has discussed the touching gift her husband Sacha Baron Cohen gave her in support of her loss
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