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Has WW2 become a national religion?

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

Matt Elton

Published: June 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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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 EltonPodcast editor

Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra