Name: We Were There
Released: 2023-05-09T00:00:00.000Z

Available on BBC iPlayer

The last generation of World War Two veterans share their recollections of the deadliest war in history.

Biography · 2023 · 17 min

The North African Campaign

80 years since victory in North Africa, World War Two veterans recall their desert war. We Were There captures the memories of the last generation who fought in WW2.

17 min · 9 May 2023
Bomber Command

Veterans recall the dangers of flying bombing raids on Germany in WW2. We Were There is a BBC News initiative to record the memories of the last generation who fought in the war.

20 min · 16 May 2023
Women at War

Memories of service from women who played their part in World War Two. We Were There is a BBC News project capturing first-hand accounts from the last generation of WW2 veterans.

20 min · 17 May 2023

We Were There

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