Has WW2 become a national religion?
Following the recent D-Day commemorations, Professor Alec Ryrie considers why the 20th-century conflict continues to hold such weight in the national psyche

Published: June 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
The way in which we commemorate D-Day, and other pivotal moments of the Second World War, has been making headlines in recent weeks. Alec Ryrie, professor of history at Durham University, explores why the conflict continues to hold such weight in the national psyche.
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Matt EltonDeputy Editor, BBC History Magazine
Matt Elton is BBC History Magazine’s Deputy Editor. He has worked at the magazine since 2012 and has more than a decade’s experience working across a range of history brands.
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