VJ Day will be honoured and marked with a range of programmes that reflects on the end of the Second World War and the conflict in the Far East.
Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the total end of World War II. While VE Day (Victory in Europe) was being celebrated in the continent, conflict carried on in the Far East and the Pacific - after a further three months, the war finally came to an end!
Often referred to as ‘The Forgotten War,’ the Second World War in South East Asia was fought by one of the most diverse forces in history, with troops drawn from across the British Empire – in particular, pre-partition India and Africa. Over 40 languages were spoken by this multi-national force which was instrumental in bringing the war to an end.
The 80th Anniversary of VJ Day takes place on Friday August 15.
