The United Kingdom

By srasmusson

  • UK declares war on Germany.

    UK declares war on Germany.

  • Winston Churchill becomes prime minister. London and other cities badly damaged in German bombing raids.

    Winston Churchill becomes prime minister. London and other cities badly damaged in German bombing raids.

  • Allied troops invade France from Britain on D-Day and began to fight their way towards Germany.

    Allied troops invade France from Britain on D-Day and began to fight their way towards Germany.

  • Germany surrenders.

    Germany surrenders.

  • The UK becomes a founder member of Nato.

    The UK becomes a founder member of Nato.

  • Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2.

    Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2.

  • British troops sent to quell unrest in Northern Ireland.

    British troops sent to quell unrest in Northern Ireland.