GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945 which marked the end of the war in the European Theatre known as
A
V-E Day
B
V-J Day
C
Peace Day
D
D-Day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed suicide. Within days, Berlin fell to the Soviets. German armed forces surrendered unconditionally in the west on May 7 and in the east on May 9, 1945. Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) was proclaimed on May 8, 1945, amid celebrations in Washington, London, Moscow, and Paris.

Detailed explanation-2: -To avoid the possiiblity of an illegitiimate surrender, U.S.S.R. leader Joseph Stalin would organize a second surrender the following day. On May 7, 1945, Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies in Reims, France, ending World War II and the Third Reich.

Detailed explanation-3: -8 May 1945 – Victory in Europe Day (VE DAY) – is a day etched in the memory of everyone who witnessed it. After nearly six years of war Germany officially surrendered on 7 May 1945 and the conflict was finally over.

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