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August 15, 2025

The pen that ended WWII: Inside Field Marshal Slim’s hidden collection

Filed under: Britain, History, Military, WW2 — Tags: , — Nicholas @ 04:00

BFBS Forces News
Published 14 Aug 2025

Ahead of VJ Day — go behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into the private collection of Field Marshal Slim’s wartime artefacts.

In this exclusive film, Tim Cooper visits Viscount Slim — grandson of the legendary Second World War commander — for an intimate look at a treasure trove of historical items. From a razor-sharp Japanese sword surrendered in 1945, to the pen that signed peace, and even the stark telegram announcing Britain’s entry into war, each item tells a powerful story.

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1 Comment

  1. A bit more about Slim, the leader:

    BFBS Forces News
    Published 15 Aug 2025

    What made Field Marshal Viscount Slim one of Britain’s greatest — yet most underrated — military leaders?

    Often known to his troops as “Uncle Bill,” General Slim led the 14th Army through one of the toughest campaigns of the Second World War — the Burma Campaign.

    From near disaster in Burma in 1942 to the stunning victories at Imphal, Kohima, Meiktila, and Mandalay, Slim turned the tide against the Japanese through sheer leadership, strategy, and the ability to inspire his men.

    This VJ Day BFBS Forces News Reporter Tim Cooper takes a closer look at Slim’s remarkable career — and explains what made him such an exceptional commander. #FieldMarshalSlim #UncleBill #14thArmy

    Comment by Nicholas — August 15, 2025 @ 15:29

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