Commemorating VJ Day
South East Asia Command (SEAC)
Between December 1941 and August 1945, British Commonwealth troops and their allies fought a bitter war against the Japanese in Asia.
To discover more, click on this link https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/far-east-campaign
A new phase of the war in the Far East began for the British in November 1943 with the formation of South East Asia Command (SEAC) under Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten. Over 900,000 men and women from Commonwealth and Empire forces served alongside British troops under the South East Asia Command (SEAC) https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/vj-day/ww2-commonwealth-contribution/south-east-asia-command
On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both 14 and 15 August have been known as Victory over Japan Day or simply VJ Day.
Not much is known of the huge contributions made of the men and women from these nations. To read their stories click on this link https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/vj-day/remembering-the-forgotten/forgotten-commonwealth-veterans
The 75th Anniversary took place on 15th August 2020
Photos from The National Memorial Arboretum and around the World
Programme to commemorate and remember VJ Day, 75 years on. See full list of events here:
https://www.nam.ac.uk/series/vj-day-75
The Royal British Legion
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/vj-day
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