World War Two
Coverage of World War Two in the Nexus archive.
- Reform MP sparks furious row with World War Two jibe at France after Paris rejects party's small boats plan
A Reform MP caused a heated controversy by making a World War Two-related comment towards France. This occurred after France rejected the party's proposed small boats plan.
- Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
A portrait looted by Nazis during World War Two has been found in the home of descendants of a Dutch SS leader. The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering. The discovery highlights the ongoing legacy of Nazi loot.
- Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
A portrait looted by Nazis during World War Two has been found in the home of Dutch SS leader's descendants, believed to have been plundered by Hermann Goering. The painting was discovered in a home linked to high-ranking Nazi officials. The discovery sheds light on the dark history of art theft during WWII.
- Dog walker accidentally picks up World War Two bomb on UK beach after mistaking it for a 'nice looking bottle'
A dog walker in the UK accidentally picked up a World War Two bomb on a beach, mistaking it for a bottle. The incident occurred on a UK beach and fortunately did not result in any harm. The discovery of the bomb is a significant find from World War Two.
- Dog walker accidentally picks up World War Two bomb on UK beach after mistaking it for a 'nice looking bottle' - before it EXPLODES in his hands
A dog walker in the UK accidentally picked up a World War Two bomb on a beach, mistaking it for a bottle, and it exploded in his hands. The incident occurred on a UK beach, resulting in an explosion. The dog walker's mistake led to a dangerous situation.
- Tributes paid to hero sailor believed to be Britain's oldest World War Two veteran after his death aged 109
Tributes were paid to a British hero sailor believed to be Britain's oldest World War Two veteran, who passed away at the age of 109. The veteran's death marks the end of an era for living WWII history.