Family Tree | May 2025
#VEDay80 – coming soon – 8 May 2025 - marks eight decades since the Second World War was brought to a close in Europe.
To help you learn more about this important chapter in world history and the role your family had, our military experts are here to help you.
In the May issue - out now - you can:
Learn about the timeline of events and pivotal history surrounding VE Day
Discover the records to help you trace your heroes’ war years
Get top advice to plan your own battlefield research tour.
So, research, remember and at this VE Day anniversary, you can do your WW2 ancestors proud and tell their story.
PLUS discover how you can get our mini 5-part DNA for beginners online course FREE when you sign up at: https://bit.ly/ft-free-newsletter
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Family Tree May 2025.