Censored for days, this picture was finally published in the Mail. Now, 70 years on, Max Hastings reveals the dramatic story behind THE iconic image of the Blitz
Today is the Âanniversary of one of the greatest photographs of World War II being taken — and of a defining Âmoment in British history.
On the night of December 29, 1940, ÂDaily Mail chief photographer ÂHerbert Mason was Âfirewatching on the roof of the Ânewspaper’s offices Âbetween Fleet Street and the Thames. for more click here

