Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens took his wartime protest straight to the top.

On October 28th, 1940, the Kingdom of Greece surprised everyone by refusing to become part of the German war machine.

The only truly global conflict in history began when German troops crossed into Poland in September 1939.

Railway enthusiast, music lover, and the man who gave us stereo sound.

One of the twentieth century’s greatest pianists, who put himself and his art at the service of his adopted country.

Britain’s desperate defence against a much larger, better-prepared military machine was a costly victory.