VJ (Victory over Japan) Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but much of the celebration in 1945 focused on VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May, with those who served in the Far East labelled The Forgotten Army.

VJ (Victory over Japan) Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but much of the celebration in 1945 focused on VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May, with those who served in the Far East labelled The Forgotten Army.