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The Second World War formally ended with Japan’s surrender
on the second of September 1945. The end of this most destructive
international confrontation ushered in a period of social and
political change, in Britain and around the world, whose effects
are still being felt to this day. Much more than the so-called
Great War, World War II involved millions of people in many countries
across the world, either directly through occupation or enemy
attack, or indirectly through having relatives and friends sent
off to fight in distant lands.
World War II still lives on in the memories of individuals personally
caught up in it, in family histories, and in such tangible reminders
as Britain’s rebuilt town centres and the creation of ‘new
towns’ to house those from areas badly affected by bomb
damage.
The education, social and health services in Britain are also
a legacy of the conflict, not least because, during 1945 alone,
over four and a half million service men and women left the armed
forces and returned to civilian life.
Their hopes for the future were summarised by Field Marshal Montgomery
after accepting the surrender of German Forces at Luneberg Heath,
when he said: ‘We have won the war, let us now win
the peace.’
Over the past six years, there has been a succession of 60th
anniversaries from the declaration of war in 1939, through the
Dunkirk evacuations, the Battle of Britain and the D-Day landings
right through to the VE and VJ days in 1945.
All these events and more have been responsible for original
memorabilia becoming available, and for special commemorative
items being produced, so there’s now a huge amount of collectible
items out there for anyone who wants to take an interest in this
most far reaching of human conflicts.
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101279
WWII allied air forces 'escape scarf'
Silk 'escape scarf' so named because airmen would wear
this as a scarf but in the event they were shot down
it could enable them to navigate their way out of enemy
territory
Made of silk, they were more durable than paper maps,
weighed less and easier for airmen to conceal
It is believed they were sewn into the lining of airmen's
jackets
Double-sided with maps of the Far East
Highly detailed with mountain ranges, landmarks, national
borders
Size 90cm x 60cm
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101245
Large 1/32 scale Corgi model
of the Spitfire Mk IIA as flown by Wing Commander Douglas
Bader, edition of 4800
A superb scale model of the Supermarine Spitfire
MK IIA
Fnely detailed with moving parts including sliding
cockpit, removable engine cover, rotating propeller,
retractable undercarriage, and more
High quality model by Corgi
Includes the livery of the Spitfire flown by
Wing Commander Douglas Bader
Edition of 4800 worldwide, sold out at Corgi
Treasures TV has only 45 examples of this in
stock and available
Boxed, with display stand and numbered certificate
of authenticity from Corgi |
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117012
Original 1940's Newspaper with
reports of WWII bombing raids
Carries stories of WWII bombing raids, plus a full
days news
This is a whole edition of a newspaper printed
in the 1940's which has been sourced from an archive
Might be any one of the major newspapers of the
day (not necessarily the ones shown)
Repeat offers are unlikely as these are originals
and difficult to find
Delivered in a protective box
P&P is included in the price, for delivery
within the UK
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117013
Original 1965 Newspaper reporting
the death of Sir Winston Churchill
Carries the story of the death of Sir Winston
Churchill, plus a full days news
This is a whole edition of a newspaper printed
in 1965 which has been sourced from an archive
Might be any one of the major newspapers of the
day (not necessarily the ones shown)
Only 15 copies available - repeat offers are unlikely
as these are originals and difficult to find
Delivered in a protective box
P&P is included in the price, for delivery
within the UK |
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112006
Boxed set of 10 documentaries
on DVD on the 'War in the Air' in WWII
Boxed set of 10 documentaries on DVD
Celebrating the 'War in the Air' in World War Two
The 10 titles are: The Sory of the Spitfire, the Hurricane,
the Lancaster, the Wellington, the Mosquito, Battle of
Britain, Bomber Command, Air battles of WWII, Fighters
of WWII and a more general disk looking at The History
of the RAF
Hours of enjoyment
Quality documentaries by a UK Production company
Includes both archive and modern footage
Duration: approx 55mins each DVD
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112079
Documentary on DVD 'Story of
the Hurricane'
Documentary on DVD 'The story of the Hurricane'
A quality documentary by a UK Production company
Includes both archive and modern footage
Duration: approx 57mins
More titles available in this series: ask for a
listing or go to www.treasures.tv |
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112081
Documentary on DVD 'Story of
the Spitfire'
Documentary on DVD 'The story of the Spitfire'
A quality documentary by a UK Production company
Includes both archive and modern footage
Duration: approx 55mins
More titles available in this series: ask for a
listing or go to www.treasures.tv |
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112080
Documentary on DVD 'Story of
the Lancaster'
Documentary on DVD 'The story of the Lancaster'
A quality documentary by a UK Production company
Includes both archive and modern footage
Duration: approx 57mins
More titles available in this series: ask for a
listing or go to www.treasures.tv
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112092
Documentary on DVD 'Vickers Wellington'
Documentary on DVD 'Vickers Wellington'
A quality documentary by a UK Production company
Includes both archive and modern footage
Duration: approx 56mins
More titles available in this series: ask for a
listing or go to www.treasures.tv
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