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WW2History.com contains a range of articles produced exclusively by Laurence Rees. In addition, we also have many exclusive videos and audio testimonies from those who experienced the conflict.

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Best in Class winner in both the Education and Reference categories at the 2011 Interactive Media Awards
Shortlisted in the Web Content Management category at the
2010 Econsultancy Innovation Awards
Highly Commended in the Digital Brand of the Year category at the 2010 PPA's Independent Publisher Awards
Nominated for Best Digital Solution of the Year (Consumer) at the 2010 International Customer Publishing Awards
Shortlisted in the Educational Entrepreneur category at the 2010 Digital Entrepreneur Awards