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What does VE Day stand for?

Published in World War II 1 min read

VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day.

Victory in Europe Day, commonly known as VE Day, commemorates the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Celebrations erupted across the Western world as cities in both Allied countries and formerly occupied territories were filled with joy and relief.

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