In the United Kingdom none of the official VE Day commemoration events this year even mention the liberation of prisoners of war. The only commemoration is being organised by a small charity, ‘The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War’.

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There will undoubtedly be many fine speeches delivered by important people on 8th May this year, but will the Kings, the Presidents, the Prime Ministers and politicians mention – or pay any tribute to – that huge number of prisoners of war who fought, but then suffered years of imprisonment?

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Interested on Second World War history? This could be for you. www.prisonersofwarmuseum.com

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Lots of commemorations for VE day 80 next year, but they always forget about the prisoners of war. Huge numbers of them were liberated after appalling experiences, but they too often remain just footnotes in history. www.prisonersofwarmuseum.com