VE Day is a regular fixture in the Army’s calendar. It gives veterans an opportunity to share their stories. It gives the nation an opportunity to do the same. It’s part of our collective memory.
The 80th celebrations are therefore poignant. Usually a round number takes us into higher realms. A chance to remind us how important it still is, and how vast the effort.
The sight of many different kinds of serving personnel in London also reminds us of what it takes. The look isn’t the same. The feel must be different for everybody.
