The Day the War Ended: May 8, 1945-Victory in Europe
A moment-by-moment, place-by-place account of the day the German High Command surrendered to the Allies, as seen by soldiers, civilians, statesmen, and war criminals, links each event to its long-term consequences
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May 8, 1945, 23:30 hours: With war still raging in the Pacific, peace comes at last in Europe as, one half hour before midnight, the German High Command in Berlin signs the final instrument of surrender. After five years and eight months, the war in Europe is officially over.
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