Celebrating victory in Europe (VE Day, 9 May 1945), Normans Road, Bryndwr
Celebrating victory in Europe (VE Day, 9 May 1945), Normans Road, Bryndwr
[9 May1945]
"Tuesday 8 May 1945 was 'Victory in Europe' (VE) Day, and it marked the formal end of Hitler's war. The final document of unconditional surrender was signed at General Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters in Reims on 7 May. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI wanted Monday 7 May to be VE Day, but in the event, bowing to American wishes, victory was celebrated on 8 May. The USSR waited an extra day before beginning their formal celebrations. In New Zealand, victory was celebrated on 9 May in an orderly fashion - the government having made detailed plans months in advance - and the population quietly obeyed instructions."--bbc.co.uk/history
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