WW2 Clips. The authentic sound of a WW2 Avro Lancaster bomber taking off. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

The Battle of Britain was a pivotal moment in World War Two, when the country stood alone against Hitler's seemingly unstoppable military power. This guide explores this historic period through ...

On Friday July 11th, in the year 1941, I celebrated my 6th birthday. I don’t recall anything about the party, - except that we had JELLIES - but I do remember with great clarity events of the ...

WW2 Clips. News reports and interviews with families and children about the Evacuation. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

Our world has been shaped by two all-consuming conflicts - and by a global superpower stand-off that brought the world to the brink of destruction. Explore the in-depth sections below.