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'I saw the horrors in Hiroshima after the atomic bomb'

Mr Hilling, who joined the RAF in April 1944 before being transferred to the Army and serving in India in 1945 before his ...

We can celebrate VJ Day. Dropping atomic bombs was morally justified

How can we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, knowing that victory was bought by the dropping of atomic bombs? For ...
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What Does It Mean to Remember Hiroshima as Bombs Drop on Gaza?

This year, the sanitized appeals to peace, hope, and resilience in memory of the catastrophe have become increasingly hollow.

80 years after 1945, Japan finds its memories of WWII fading

There remain just 792 living veterans, while the average age of the 99,130 living atomic bomb survivors is 86 years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

King hails heroes’ courage on VJ Day and reflects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The monarch released an audio message on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in which he vowed those who fought for the allies will never be forgotten.

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

Japan on Friday is marking the surrender announcement by then-Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago at the end of World War II ...

William and Kate issue moving statement on VJ Day - but set to not attend commemorations

William and Kate issue moving statement on VJ Day - but set to not attend commemorations - The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to the sacrifice of soldiers on VJ Day ...