In the small hours of this morning - May 7th, 1945 - I saw the formal acknowledgement by Germany's present leaders of their country's complete and utter defeat by land, in the air and at sea.

The Blitz ended when the Germans turned their focus toward the Soviet Union. World War II ended in Europe with Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 7, 1945.

World War II begins. Germany captures Paris, and France surrenders to the Nazis. Exacting revenge for his nation's defeat in the first World War, Hitler forces French officials to sign surrender ...

Unconfirmed reports from correspondents say that the unconditional surrender of Germany was signed this morning. BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 7 May 1945. 1945: VE Day: 'Unconfirmed reports ...

Alexander Gauland, who heads the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany faction in the Bundestag, has drawn sharp criticism from Jewish leaders and mainstream politicians. BERLIN (JTA) – The ...

World War II begins. May: As Germany marches into ... accepts Germany's unconditional surrender at Reims, France. Germany likewise surrenders to Russia in Berlin.