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World War II

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Visiting ruined houses, a Homburg hat and a cane — Winston Churchill in Birmingham

Borys Liakhu -
Churchill was a unifier. Moreover, he united not only the people of Great Britain to fight fascism. He became a unifying force for all...
Military history

The lives of ordinary Birmingham residents during the Blitz — working for the front, helping the wounded

Borys Liakhu -
The Second World War began to affect Birmingham in August 1940 with the start of the Birmingham Blitz, a series of air raids that...
Military history

On the contribution of Birmingham women to the victory in World War II

Borys Liakhu -
During the Second World War, a large number of women were employed in Birmingham's factories and mills to compensate for the absence of men...
Military history

Popular entertainment for Birmingham residents during the Blitz — theatre, cinema, and dance

Borys Liakhu -
During the Second World War, the people of Birmingham, faced with heavy bombing and the restrictions imposed by wartime, distracted themselves from the war...
Military history

Remembrance Day – how Birmingham celebrated VE Day in May 1945

Amelia Brown -
In Britain, many couldn’t wait for the official announcement. The celebrations kicked off as soon as the news broke on 7 May 1945. After...

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