Victory in Europe Day

Celebration of the end of WWII in Europe

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Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945; it marked the official surrender of all German military operations. On May 25, 1945 the Battle of Odžak ended in a Yugoslav Partisan victory marking the end of World War II in Europe. On the Eastern Front, the last known shots were fired on 11 May.

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Royal British Legion Announces VE Day 80th Anniversary Event The Royal British Legion has announced a special tea party at the National Memorial Arboretum on 8th May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. WW2 veterans share their memories of the historic day.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:10Published 3 weeks ago

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