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The road to V-E Day, from the assault on Berlin to bonfires and dancing in the capitals of Europe
Victory in Europe Day is remembered in the public imagination as a singular event marking the end of World War II in Europe — ...
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Nazi surrender site sets the scene for Wim Wenders short film
Award-winning German director Wim Wenders has revisited the French school where Nazi Germany signed its initial 1945 ...
The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here’s what to know
Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th ...
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Remembering the Greatest Generation on 80th Anniversary of V-E Day
As we approach the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday, we are reminded of a pivotal moment in history when the Allied forces accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending ...
How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?
The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...
British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...