Archive - World War II Today

September 2025

'Two Huns in One Action'

30th September 1940: David 'DMC' Crook's memorable day leading 609's Green Section Spitfires out of the sun as Me 109s approach England

Sep 30

Exhibition 'Messerschmidts' and Mines

29th September 1940: Downed enemy aircraft are put on display but the hazards of the blitz are to be found everywhere

Sep 29

'The Second World War in Cartoons'

A new collection that tells the unfolding story of the war in a compelling narrative

Sep 28

Germany, Italy and Japan align

28th September 1940: Plenty of people around the world believe the future belongs to Hitler, as there is growing evidence he is preparing for a long war

Sep 28

Kennedy: British are a lost cause

27th September 1940: The US Ambassador to Britain tells President Roosevelt of his 'complete lack of confidence in the entire [British] conduct of this…

Sep 27

London takes brunt of raids

26th September 1940: After nearly three weeks of nightly raids no corner of the capital is spared and residents are resigned if no less fearful

Sep 26

Daylight raid hits aircraft factory

25th September 1940: Luftwaffe bombers find the largest aircraft factory in the world and kill nearly a hundred workers

Sep 25

George Cross instituted

24th September 1940: The King creates a new award for valour - to rank alongside the Victoria Cross

Sep 24

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