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By the start of September 1940, the Battle of Britain had been raging for almost two months and Hitler was frustrated that his enemy remained defiant. In a speech on September 4, he announced the Luftwaffe was to change tactics. ‘We will raze their cities to the ground!’ he raged. ‘The hour will come when … Read more
A series of incredible images casting a light on the lives of the defiant Brits who lived through The Blitz have been unearthed on the 80th anniversary of German bombing campaign. The black and white archive help retell the stories of strength and solidarity in the face of struggle and help show the stark contrast between … Read more
Coronavirus really has brought out the nation’s famous Blitz spirit, a study has revealed. Researchers analysed documents from between 1938 to 1945, comparing the public’s wartime response to our behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic. The study, by King’s College London and published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found several major similarities and concluded the current Government … Read more
Black Is King co-director Blitz Bazawule announced Monday that he was ‘honored’ to have been selected to helm the big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical, The Color Purple. ‘Honored to be reimagining Alice Walker’s classic novel The Color Purple for a new generation,’ the Ghanaian 38-year-old tweeted. ‘Beyond grateful to have the legends Oprah … Read more
A new community spirit fostered across Britain during the coronavirus lockdown which saw people get to know neighbours better and acts of kindness from strangers is now starting to fray, a report claimed today. Britons were brought together in the first weeks after lockdown on March 23 both within their communities and nationally following the … Read more
How will Brexit affect your holiday to Europe? Ministers launch advertising blitz warning Britons about changes to holiday insurance, mobile phone charges, passports and travelling with pets after UK leaves EU on January 1 UK citizens holidaying in Europe told to get comprehensive travel insurance They will also be advised to check their mobile phone … Read more
Ministers fear China will blitz UK with a devastating online attack – dubbed ‘cyber 9/11’ – amid perfect storm of diplomatic fallouts The Government prepares block Huawei from helping build Britain’s 5G network Security chiefs fear that attacks would cripple computer networks and blackouts Boris Johnson has also called for an inquiry into the true source … Read more
UK and US media evoke the spirit of the Second World War during the coronavirus pandemic by using language relating to force and combat, a study reveals. The use of a ‘war rhetoric’ – particularly verbs to invoke a ‘call to action’ – are abundant in news reports on British and American news sites, including the Daily … Read more
How do you follow your heart during wartime? This remarkable treasure trove of letters gives a unique insight into home-front life and romance Eileen and Gershon on their wedding day, 1944 Eileen Alexander was a brilliant scholar, graduating from Cambridge in 1939. Her academic career derailed by the war, she lived in London with her … Read more
Dame Vera Lynn, 102, summons the Blitz spirit in rallying cry for Britons to ‘pull together’ and ‘weather the storm of coronavirus’ Dame Vera referenced WWII in message for communities to ‘remain positive’ She also released new photo smiling alongside daughter Virginia Lewis-Jones Urged people to ‘keep calm and follow sensible advice provided by Government’ … Read more