VE Day at 80: How one page of Bible verses saved a soldier's life
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John Borland, captured by the Germans while serving with the 51st Highland Division, escaped in January 1945, drawing strength from his faith and a single page of Bible verses. His story is featured in Hope Together's new project, "Stories of Faith from WWII." Executive Director of Hope Together, Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf, joined Mal Pope to discuss it.
Released on 5 May 2025
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