Celebrating those who served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (W.R.N.S) and those who have served or are currently serving in the Royal Navy. READ MORE HERE:
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Did YOUR ancestor serve with Bomber or Fighter Command during World War Two?
Find out more with Forces War Records…Discover interesting facts about your ancestors, become more knowledgeable about history, and reveal some of the fantastic characters involved in war SEARCH NOW:
Was your ancestor in ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’?
The 8th of May marked the end of war in Europe, so if your ancestor served during the war you might like to read this fascinating account of the twin-battles of Kohima and Imphal, known now as ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’ and also the greatest Japanese mil
Imperial Prisoners Of War Held In Japan – WW2 POW Records
For the first time ever, the National Archives’ 56,000+ WO 392 ‘British Prisoners of War held in Japan or Japanese Occupied Territory’ collection is available in its entirety online for quick and easy searching. Is your PoW ancestor in our ‘’Imperial Pris
Eyewitness Accounts of The Evacuation of Dunkirk
The evacuation of Dunkirk is widely known as a resounding success for the British expeditionary force. Read eyewitness accounts of the evacuation here.