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Burma Veteran Calls Japan's Surrender a 'Godsend'
On VJ Day's 80th anniversary, 103-year-old Burma veteran James Fenton, the Isle of Man's last surviving Burma Star recipient, recounts his unit's imminent attack on mainland Japan, highlighting the atomic bomb's role in preventing further casualties and his eventual return to England.
Burma Veteran Calls Japan's Surrender a 'Godsend'
On VJ Day's 80th anniversary, 103-year-old Burma veteran James Fenton, the Isle of Man's last surviving Burma Star recipient, recounts his unit's imminent attack on mainland Japan, highlighting the atomic bomb's role in preventing further casualties and his eventual return to England.
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Japan Marks 80 Years Since WWII Surrender Amidst Renewed Debate on War Remorse
Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender on August 15, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressing remorse, while other politicians visited the Yasukuni Shrine, causing tension with Asian neighbors who view it as a symbol of militarism.
Japan Marks 80 Years Since WWII Surrender Amidst Renewed Debate on War Remorse
Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender on August 15, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressing remorse, while other politicians visited the Yasukuni Shrine, causing tension with Asian neighbors who view it as a symbol of militarism.
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Yasukuni Shrine Visits Fuel Japan-Asia Tensions
Every August 15th, visits to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials to honor war dead, including 14 executed war criminals, spark outrage in China and South Korea due to Japan's historical revisionism and failure to formally apologize for wartime atrocities.
Yasukuni Shrine Visits Fuel Japan-Asia Tensions
Every August 15th, visits to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials to honor war dead, including 14 executed war criminals, spark outrage in China and South Korea due to Japan's historical revisionism and failure to formally apologize for wartime atrocities.
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Differing WWII Commemorations Highlight Japan-China Tensions
Japan solemnly remembers WWII's end on August 15th, while China celebrates Victory Day on September 3rd with a military parade, reflecting differing interpretations of the war and ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Differing WWII Commemorations Highlight Japan-China Tensions
Japan solemnly remembers WWII's end on August 15th, while China celebrates Victory Day on September 3rd with a military parade, reflecting differing interpretations of the war and ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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WWII Child's Journey: Reunion with Greek Father
Jack-Peter Kurbjuweit, born in 1945 in a German refugee camp to a German mother and a Greek forced laborer father, discovered his father's identity at age 50 and subsequently reunited with his Greek family, highlighting the lasting impact of WWII relationships and the search for one's roots.
WWII Child's Journey: Reunion with Greek Father
Jack-Peter Kurbjuweit, born in 1945 in a German refugee camp to a German mother and a Greek forced laborer father, discovered his father's identity at age 50 and subsequently reunited with his Greek family, highlighting the lasting impact of WWII relationships and the search for one's roots.
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Isle of Man Honors Burma Star Veterans on VJ Day Anniversary
On the Isle of Man, a ceremony at 3 PM BST in St. John's Arboretum will honor Burma Star veterans on VJ Day's 80th anniversary, with the last surviving veteran, James Fenton, laying a wreath; the event aims to raise public awareness of the often-overlooked campaign.
Isle of Man Honors Burma Star Veterans on VJ Day Anniversary
On the Isle of Man, a ceremony at 3 PM BST in St. John's Arboretum will honor Burma Star veterans on VJ Day's 80th anniversary, with the last surviving veteran, James Fenton, laying a wreath; the event aims to raise public awareness of the often-overlooked campaign.
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British Veteran Recounts Witnessing Japan's WWII Surrender
British veteran Reg Draper, 100, recounts witnessing Japan's WWII surrender aboard HMS Duke of York in Tokyo Bay in August 1945, later seeing the peace treaty signing on the USS Missouri, followed by celebrations in Tasmania.
British Veteran Recounts Witnessing Japan's WWII Surrender
British veteran Reg Draper, 100, recounts witnessing Japan's WWII surrender aboard HMS Duke of York in Tokyo Bay in August 1945, later seeing the peace treaty signing on the USS Missouri, followed by celebrations in Tasmania.
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Soviet Union's Pivotal Role in Korea's 1945 Liberation
Soviet forces, primarily the 25th Army's 393rd Division and Pacific Fleet, liberated Korea in August 1945, beginning a month before the arrival of US troops, despite facing Japanese resistance and US-laid mines, resulting in significant Soviet casualties but securing key ports.
Soviet Union's Pivotal Role in Korea's 1945 Liberation
Soviet forces, primarily the 25th Army's 393rd Division and Pacific Fleet, liberated Korea in August 1945, beginning a month before the arrival of US troops, despite facing Japanese resistance and US-laid mines, resulting in significant Soviet casualties but securing key ports.
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King Charles Honors VJ Day Heroes in Special Audio Message
King Charles will deliver a six-minute audio message tomorrow, commemorating the 78th anniversary of VJ Day and honoring the over 90,000 British casualties, including almost 30,000 deaths and over 12,400 POWs in the Far East, emphasizing the often-overlooked contributions of those who served.
King Charles Honors VJ Day Heroes in Special Audio Message
King Charles will deliver a six-minute audio message tomorrow, commemorating the 78th anniversary of VJ Day and honoring the over 90,000 British casualties, including almost 30,000 deaths and over 12,400 POWs in the Far East, emphasizing the often-overlooked contributions of those who served.
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80th Anniversary of China's Victory in War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
The 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) is commemorated, highlighting the importance of national unity, resilience, and the pursuit of peaceful development in overcoming historical and contemporary challenges.
80th Anniversary of China's Victory in War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
The 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) is commemorated, highlighting the importance of national unity, resilience, and the pursuit of peaceful development in overcoming historical and contemporary challenges.
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China Commemorates WWII Victory, Emphasizing Historical Accuracy and Global Cooperation
China commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, emphasizing its significant contributions and the importance of maintaining a historically accurate perspective to prevent future conflicts and uphold the post-war international order.
China Commemorates WWII Victory, Emphasizing Historical Accuracy and Global Cooperation
China commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, emphasizing its significant contributions and the importance of maintaining a historically accurate perspective to prevent future conflicts and uphold the post-war international order.
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Nagasaki Marks 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing Amidst Calls for Global Peace
On August 9th, Nagasaki, Japan, observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing with a minute of silence at the explosion time, featuring the first post-bombing ringing of the restored cathedral bell; record international participation included Russia and Israel, emphasizing the global urgency f...
Nagasaki Marks 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing Amidst Calls for Global Peace
On August 9th, Nagasaki, Japan, observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing with a minute of silence at the explosion time, featuring the first post-bombing ringing of the restored cathedral bell; record international participation included Russia and Israel, emphasizing the global urgency f...
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