The untold story of Arsenal’s wartime triumphs and heartbreaking sacrifices

The Second World War (1939-1945) was one of the darkest periods in human history, affecting millions of lives across the globe. Football was no exception, with the regular league programme suspended and countless players seeing their careers interrupted or brought to a tragic end.

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