Churchill arrives in a war zone

26th December 1944: As the Nazi regime recedes, the aftermath of war creates tensions across Europe that threatens the peace

A paratrooper from 5th (Scots) Parachute Battalion, 2nd Parachute Brigade, takes cover on a street corner in Athens during operations against members of ELAS, 18th December 1944.

Across the former occupied Europe, there were many tensions yet to be resolved. Those who had collaborated with the Nazis were being exposed - and sometimes brought to justice. …