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This week in the War, 7–13 May 1945: VE-Day!

This week in the war saw an end to the war in Europe with the first Victory in Europe Day: 8 May. VE-Day has been celebrated on every 8 May since then. On 8 May 1945, in a speech to … Continue reading

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Vignette: The 70th Anniversary of VE Day

Seventy years ago today the most costly war in human history came to an end in Europe. Every year since 1945, people the world over have celebrated the 8th of May—Victory in Europe Day—and have honoured the ones who lived through … Continue reading

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