CELEBRATE their birth year by stepping into 1945 through original newspaper headlines and reports. Relive key moments, featuring: the fall of Nazi Germany, VE Day celebrations, the rise of post-war Britain and more. Choose a cover and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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FOLLOW the story of 1945 through a book of authentic Daily Mirror newspaper articles, curated from original reports of the time. This edition captures a year defined by the end of global conflict and the beginning of a new political era — exactly as it was reported when it happened.
Featuring:
– Hitler’s final orders as Allied forces push into Berlin
– The fall of Nazi Germany
– VE Day celebrations
– Japan’s surrender following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
– Churchill’s election defeat and Labour’s promise of sweeping social change
– The rise of post-war Britain: prefab homes, social reform, and a new political landscape
– Vivien Leigh as Cleopatra, and the return of television to British households
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a milestone birthday, a World War II history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it first-hand — this isn’t just a gift, it’s a piece of their story, ready to be rediscovered.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 160+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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