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.
25. Historic images during the end of Second World War
1943: Men of the Royal Marines, tucked away in the landing craft, prepare to take part in invasion exercises. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
26. Historic images during the end of Second World War
1943: A Valentine tank climbs the beach after leaving the landing craft during an invasion exercise in the run-up to D-Day. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
27. Historic images during the end of Second World War
1944: US tanks and armoured vehicles in a street in the south of the country during invasion preparations. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
28. Historic images during the end of Second World War
14th June 1944: British army reinforcements enjoying a cup of tea before leaving for France. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
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