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Victory in Europe Day

Victory in Europe Day

FromWitness History: World War Two


Victory in Europe Day

FromWitness History: World War Two

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On May 8 1945, Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe.

It meant defeat for Germany, but great rejoicing in Britain.

One man whose joy was captured on camera that day speaks to Witness about the celebrations in London's Trafalgar Square.

Photo: Getty Images
Released:
May 6, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

More than 50 first-hand accounts of significant moments in WW2. Looking back at almost six years of global conflict, from Hiroshima to the Holocaust.