Author: Royal British Legion

The Sufi Spy Who Defied the Nazis – Noor Inayat Khan

In the shadows of Nazi-occupied France, a gentle yet indomitable woman wielded her radio as a weapon of defiance and hope – her name was Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan.

Jungle Warfare and Bravery – Rambahadur Limbu VC

Lieutenant Colonel A.G. Rangaraj is renowned for his pioneering contributions as a paratrooper and his distinguished service during the Second World War and the Korean War.

Pioneering Paratrooper: A.G. Rangaraj

Lieutenant Colonel A.G. Rangaraj is renowned for his pioneering contributions as a paratrooper and his distinguished service during the Second World War and the Korean War.

Air Mechanic in The Second World War- D.L. Sirimanne

The Second World War significantly shaped the 20th century, with countless individuals playing pivotal roles. One such individual was D.L. Sirimanne, whose life story offers a deeply personal perspective on the war and its aftermath.

The Ultimate Sacrifice at Kohima- Abdul Hafiz VC

Naib Subedar Abdul Hafiz stands tall amongst South Asia’s decorated heroes.

Codes, Communications, and Country: Kalyani Sen, WRINS

Second Officer Kalyani Sen was a pioneering figure in the Women’s Royal Indian Naval Service (WRINS) during the Second World War.

Wings of Courage: First Indian Air Force Officer DFC

Karun Krishna Majumdar, affectionately known as “Jumbo” Majumdar, remains one of the most distinguished figures in the annals of Indian military aviation.

Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav VC: An Indian Soldier’s Bravery in Italy

Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav (18 November 1921 – 2 August 1984) earned the highest military honour for gallantry, the Victoria Cross (VC), for his actions during the Second World War.

Undeterred by Wounds: Naik Gian Singh

Born into a simple village life, Naik Gian Singh VC’s courage would propel him to the heights of military heroism.

The Hard-Fought Ground of Monte Cassino

In the brutal winter and into the spring of 1944, amongst the windswept peaks of central Italy, a battle unfolded that etched itself into the memory of the Second World War. The Battle of Monte Cassino, also known as the Battle for Rome, raged for four long months, becoming a crucible where the resolve of Allied forces was tested to its very limit. The Allied troops at Monte Cassino comprised soldiers from America, Britain, Canada, France, (pre-partition) India, New Zealand, Poland, Morocco, Algeria and South Africa.