Friday, 8 May 2020

VE Day 75th Anniversary



On the 8th May 1945 Germany singed an unconditional surrender bringing an end to the Second World War in Europe. 

German Surrender 8th May 1945
German signing of unconditional surrender

The act of surrender followed the total defeat of German Armed forces and the Thousand Year Reich lay in ruins.

Reichstag Berlin in ruins

Soviet flag flies over ruins of Berlin

Soviet troops in Berlin

Canadian Gunners VE Day

An end to conflict which began for the British people on the 3rd September 193, ending 2,074 days later. 


The end to fighting in Europe resulted in celebrations in Europe and America, though it was remembered that fighting continued in the Far East, it would be 15th August before Victory over Japan would be declared.

Victory in Europe 8th May 1945

VE Day Churchill and Royal Family

VE Day Street Party 8th May 1945

The 75th Anniversary commemoration was to be a virtual occasion with the UK in lockdown due to Covid 19. Parading via social media and back garden parties replacing street parties.

VE Day 75 Virtual Parade 8th May 2020

VE Day 75 Virtual Parade 8th May 2020


VE Day 75 Back Garden Party 8th May 1945