Dame Vera Lynn, who has died at the age of 103, found fame as the singing morale-booster for British troops - and those waiting at home for their return - during the Second World War.
Born in East Ham, east London, she rose to popularity with her patriotic songs, including We’ll Meet Again, The White Cliffs Of Dover and There’ll Always Be An England - earning her the nickname The Forces’ Sweetheart.
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17 июн 2020
