In the summer of 1940, the question Britain asked itself was not 'will Hitler invade?' but rather 'when?'

Sealion, the German invasion plan, was actually centred on South East England, but the very real threat of invasion provoked a programme of frantic construction throughout Britain. By...read more

Veterans and serving soldiers turned out to march the streets of Oldham in honour of fallen heroes who fought in the Second World War. Hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects as part of the town’s annual Battle of Britain Parade. The event, organised by the RAF Association, commemorates...read more

England faced one of its tensest ever periods in the summer of 1940. Much of Europe had fallen to Hitler, and it was believed that invasion by the Nazis was imminent. While Churchill was a popular figure as Prime Minister, there had been several difficult periods, not least the near-annihilation...read more

ROBERT Watson-Watt is one of who Scotland's greatest war heroes, yet few know his name. Now the Scottish scientist is set to finally get the recognition he deserves as a new film depicting his life is to be released. He is one of Scotland’s unlikeliest wartime heroes. But Robert Watson-Watt is,...read more