When World War II ended, the Allies–USA, UK, France, the USSR, and friends–settled in for a little victory party. When they did so, they agreed to split Germany into separate zones of...

May 8, 2020 · Historic photos capture the joy that erupted throughout Allied countries after Nazi Germany surrendered in the spring of 1945, ending the horror of World War II in Europe. 1 …

The New York City Victory Parade of 1946 was held in New York City, United States, on January 12, 1946, to celebrate the victorious conclusion of World War II. [1]

The next day celebrations broke out all over the world to mark Victory in Europe or VE Day. In Britain, Churchill marked the occasion by declaring 8 May a public holiday. People held …

Victory in Europe Day (8 May 1945) prompted celebrations all over Britain, with people dancing and singing in the streets, and ours was no exception. Trestle tables were set up and …

V-E Day, May 8, commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces in 1945, ending World War II in Europe.

It meant that we were safe from German aggression, and to us it was total victory, even though total victory came later with VJ Day, victory over Japan. This page describes and illustrates …

May 5, 2020 · VE Day celebrations and street parties sprung up across Britain and Europe on 8 May 1945, with millions of people hanging bunting and waving flags to mark the end of WW2. …

May 7, 2012 · The official WW2 'Victory Celebration' march in London took place on 8 June 1946. This was the celebration for what was believed to have been a "People's War" - the Allied …

Jun 17, 2004 · Bonfires blazed continuously over London and the sky was alight with the glow of victory. No more suffering and hardship; peace had finally descended upon us and everybody …