Families waved goodbye to loved ones who were forced to go and fight in France while children had to be evacuated from the city as tensions rose.
In today’s gallery you can see images from 1942-1945, taken both in Portsmouth and France.
In this selection you will see, some of the roles of women during the war, the American Army leaving Hilsea Barracks for the last time, Churchill’s VE Day broadcast to the world and several great VE day party images.
If you missed it, make sure you check out our gallery of photos from the start of the Second World War in Portsmouth.
17. Historic images during the end of Second World War
VE Day party. Residents of Silchester Road, Baffins, Copnor at their 'do' celebrating the end of the conflict in Europe in 1945. sent in by Jacqueline Rayner nee Copping of Widley her brother Roger is to the front right with legs through the back of the chair and Jacqueline is to his left. Three of her cousins Janet and Heather,now resident in New Zealand and Wendy, now in South Africa are also in the picture. Photo: The News archive
18. Historic images during the end of Second World War
1190 Squadron Air Training Corps march through Portsmouth in 1942 with Laurie Davis on the right of the front rank Photo: The News archive