In Living Memory
20th Century
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49m
A moving and visually dramatic tribute to more than 16,000 members of the Armed Forces killed in action since 1945, the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum was dedicated in 2007. This intimate and emotional film explores the stories behind some of the names on this towering structure. Covering conflicts from Aden, to Northern Ireland, to Afghanistan, the featured stories reflect the themes of courage, sacrifice, loss and pride shared across all families represented on the memorial.
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