Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender ...

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances .

As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a ...

Cities from London to Moscow are holding events this week as the world observes Thursday’s 80th anniversary of Victory in ...

Witold Pilecki smuggled reports about Germany's war crimes to the Allies, urging them to stop the atrocities at Auschwitz by ...

In the same video, Richard Sammel, a German actor who plays Carro Rylanz, the leader of the Ghorman resistance, says that the ...

Dr. Yurii Shapoval, a leading expert on World War II and Soviet history, speaks to Kyiv Post about Ukraine and its people ...

Commemorations are interesting mirrors for the hegemonic narratives of the past, which do not necessarily correspond with ...

A LOCAL MP told Parliament the extraordinary wartime story of her grandfather and the brave families of the French Resistance ...

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago this Thursday, but the remains of German soldiers are still being found. As Germany ...

To mark the milestone, we looked at places around St Albans and Harpenden which played a crucial role during the Second World War. From bombings and plane crashes to a German spy and a secret ...