The German Surrender: The End Of The War In Europe
Adolf Hitler's suicide in April 1945 allowed his successor an opportunity to negotiate, but the allies would only accept a total surrender.
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Heritage Kissing Soldiers In The Street And Getting Drunk: Your Memories Of VE Day
Memories, stories and pictures from WWII and VE Day
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VE Day 'It Wasn't Over': Why This Royal Marine Veteran Had To Wait To Celebrate VE Day
Jim Healy heard Germany had surrendered while on board HMS Persimmon.
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WWII How You Can Take Part In Celebrations For VE Day 75
The 75th anniversary of VE Day is on May 8, 2020, and here’s how you can get involved
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VE Day Virtual 'Wall Of Remembrance' To Mark VE Day 75
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is hoping to display tributes from members of the public as part of VE Day 75 commemorations.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Calls On Public To Clap On VE Day
This year's VE Day marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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VE Day New Stamps Issued To Mark 75th Anniversary Of End Of Second World War
The 12-stamp set will go on sale from 8 May - the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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LGBTQ How Military History was Central To San Francisco Becoming The Gay Capital Of The World
The story behind San Francisco's iconic gay heritage has a surprising direct link to the military...
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WWII VE Day: How Memories Can Help Celebrate The 75th Anniversary
Share your family stories, photographs and memories to mark the historic anniversary
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WWII Last Polish WWII RAF Fighter Pilot Dies Aged 97
Jerzy Główczewski was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour three times.
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WWII Holocaust Survivor Recalls Friendship With British Soldier Who Saved Her
Mady Gerrard was taken to both Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen during the Second World War.
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WWII Survivors Recall Horrors Of Bergen-Belsen 75 Years After Liberation
The camp was the first to be liberated by British forces - one survivor said she is "grateful forever".
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WWII Spitfire Pilot Added To Ranks Of 'The Few' After Nearly 80 Years
Sergeant James Eric William Ballard has been added to the list by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust after the discovery of his logbook.
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WWII The Guns That Won – British And American Small Arms Of WW2
A tour of some of the most well-known and widely-used Allied guns of the Second World War
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WWII Uncovered: Secret Footage Of WWII MI6 Staff At Bletchley Park
The silent video was filmed between 1939 and 1945 at Whaddon Hall.
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WWII Coronavirus: VE Day 75 Concert At Royal Albert Hall Postponed
Military charity SSAFA says the event will be moved from 8 May to 20 September 2020.