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Britain's Role in VJ Day Remembered

Historians highlight nation's overlooked contribution to victory in the Pacific

15 August 2025 · 00:01 UTC

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.