On this day in 1945, the Nazi state of Germany surrendered to the Allied forces. The war in Europe had finally ended after 2,076 terrifiying days (5 years and 8 months). With millions dead, the war was the deadliest in history.
The war ended 336 days after D-Day. The success of the Allied invasion led directly to the defeat of the Nazis.
There are many celebrations of this 80th anniversary. Please consider spending some time watching some of them.
If you know a WWII veteran, please consider thanking them. Of the more than 16 million Americans who served, only 66,000 are still alive.
Regarded as the Greatest Generation, they will simply say they did what had to be done.
Our thanks to all of you!
My personal connection to WWII includes my mom, Olga, and two of her brothers, Amos and Hugo. She served in the Coast Guard, Amos served as tank destroyer commander in Germany, and Hugo fought the Nazis in North Africa as an infantryman.
Celebrations in three cities on VE Day
Times Square New York City
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