WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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V-E Day
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V-J Day
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Peace Day
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D-Day
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Detailed explanation-1: -On Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, Germany unconditionally surrendered its military forces to the Allies, including the United States. On May 8, 1945-known as Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day-celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War II in Europe.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.