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Bombs over Britain
Cities including Liverpool, Plymouth and London were bombarded by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Take a look at some of the images...
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London people and places
Check out some of the people behind Harry Harris’ tale of London landmarks with Nazi links, including friend of the Fuhrer, Unity Mitford.
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Wartime London places
Take a look at some of the London locations with wartime links that black cab driver Harry Harris visits on his travels around the capital..
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Travel: World War II destinations
As well as London, many cities around the world have World War II connections. Check out the history behind these WWII destinations...
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Fact
More than 55 million people were killed in World War II. About 85 million men and women served as combatants in the conflict, in which more than twice as many civilians died than did soldiers in uniform.
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Senate House in Wartime
It's rumoured that Hitler had his eye on Senate House as a possible headquarters if the Nazis ever took London.
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London's East End
Harry speaks to a man who was present during the tragic incident at Bethnal Green tube station in 1943, when 173 people lost their lives.
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Wartime London: Redbridge
Harry heads east to the London Borough of Redbridge to look at the secret bomber factory that was located at Redbridge underground station.
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