Britain's Role in VJ Day Remembered
Historians highlight nation's overlooked contribution to victory in the Pacific
As the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day is marked, historians are drawing attention to Britain’s often-overlooked role in the Pacific theatre of World War II.
They note that British and Commonwealth forces played a significant part in the final stages of the conflict, despite the focus often centering on American operations.
They note that British and Commonwealth forces played a significant part in the final stages of the conflict, despite the focus often centering on American operations.
