Timeline

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1 September 1939

Battle

The M Room unit opens at The Tower of London.

November 1939

Marriage

The first German pilot is brought to the Tower of London.

January 1940

Birth

The unit moves to Trent Park, Cockfosters, North London.

10 May 1940

Birth

Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister.

10 May 1941

Expedition

Rudolf Hess crash lands his plane in Scotland.

May 1942

Marriage

The first captured German General is brought to Trent Park.

July 1942

Death

Latimer House opens as second site and headquarters.

December 1942

Crown

Wilton Park opens as third site.

11 March 1943

Marriage

Discovery of Hitler's "secret weapon" – the V1.

May 1943

Church

Fritz Lustig transfers to the M Room unit from the Pioneer Corps.

6 June 1944

Birth

D-Day landings begin on the beaches of Normandy.

7 May 1945

Birth

Germany signs unconditional surrender.

8 May 1945

Birth

VE Day – Victory in Europe.