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VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.
Street parties, tributes and memories for VE Day
Squadron Leader Paul Wise, of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), based at RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, piloted ...
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...
King Charles leads Britain's VE day celebrations
Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William will lay wreaths in Westminster Abbey later on Thursday, the ...
VE Day LIVE as it happened in 1945 when Brits celebrated end of WW2 in Europe
As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, follow our unique live blog to relive the key events and images from the ...
Why is the VE Day silence two minutes long instead of one?
But why is it a two-minute silence when a one-minute silence is more commonly observed for many commemorations in other ...
British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...
101-year-old vet recalls 'fight for civilization' 80 years after V-E Day
Victory in the European theater came at a high cost for World War II Allies. Here's what you should know about V-E Day.
From rationing to rejoicing: Three women’s bittersweet memories of VE Day
The war meant nearly six long years of enemy bombings, food rationing and the heartache of missing loved ones who were away ...