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The article examines the experiences of displaced persons (DPs) after the end of World War II in Europe, sometimes known as VE Day. Particular focus is given to DP camps in Germany, where refugees were grouped and housed by nationality and where some Jewish survivors of Nazi concentration camps were mistreated. Other topics include ethnic cleansing, civilian casualties of the war, and the destruction of crops and infrastructure in the war.

Asserts that with the Cold War over, World War II's victory may be complete but the triumph leaves a bitter aftertaste. The United States' unique perspective on World War II; How the war against Nazi Germany was overwhelmingly fought and won by the Soviet Union; How little the war settled; What the war was about.

Presents a speech by the United States Secretary of State, given on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the V-E Day, dealing with the goals of the transatlantic partnership between the United States and Europe.

Recounts the author's experience of May 1945, when, at age eight, he was one of the many Germans on the run. His memories of the end of World War II and V-E day; The death of Hitler; Berlin's fall to the Red Army; Move of refugees from the eastern part of Germany; The area which was then called Sudentenland; More.

Presents information on the latest political developments related taking place around the world. Military methods of dealing with fanaticism; Rumors on the V-E Day; Political conditions in Germany; Trend among fascists to leave the sinking Nazism in Germany; Efforts of the Partisans of Northern Italy for liberation of their country; Details of the French municipal elections; Strategy of Republicans in renewal of the pressing Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act before its expiration on June 12, 1945; Acceptance by the San Francisco Conference of the Soviet Union's demand for three votes in the Assembly.

William Lambers is the author of Ending World Hunger. His writings have been published by USA Today,The Baltimore Sun, Columbus Dispatch and many other news outlets. V-E Day on May [...]

The article presents a speech by Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain Prime Minister of Israel, delivered through video, on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, May 8, 2020. It mentions that greatest tribute to the sacrifice of wartime generation is that countries who were once sworn enemies are now friends, working side by side for the peace, health and prosperity. It also informs on supporting soldiers.

Home The Prince of Wales delivered the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament sitting on a throne next to the crown put on a table by Lord Cholmondeley. [...]

The article informs on Russian Victory Day parade. It mentions the reduced number of troops marching in Red Square showed the lack of spare capacity, a low-flying military plane being shot down by a Stinger missile over Red Square would not have made good publicity for the regime. It also mentions President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.

Seventy years ago, the Allies celebrated V-E Day, closing the Western theater of World War II. Here in their own words, two Americans take stock of what happened May 8, [...]

IN LATE APRIL 1945, the world was on edge. And in a single 24-hour period, April 29-30, two momentous pieces of news broke. From a conference in San Francisco, the [...]

Moscow, America's wartime partner, will mark V-E Day as a reminder of suffering--and rivalry with the US. The role of the US in the war has provided some delicate problems for the Soviets. They do not want to give the Americans, or any other Western allies, too much credit. Mutual understanding of the common event will not likely occur.

The article focuses on the Victory in Europe (V-E Day), the biggest moving day in the continent's history. The move involved the evacuation from Europe of more than 2.5 million troops and mass of personal equipment and heavy supplies which will transfer directly to the Far East. It relates the construction of the redeployment centers in northern France that will be the home of troops from Europe.

The article presents a list of new regulations in the U.S. regarding priorities, price control and transportation as of May 1945. It states that the modifications have been ongoing by the War Production Orders in the aftermath of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, with some being completely overturned, while others have been relaxed. Those cited to the Controlled Materials Plan (CMP) include PR 13 now allowing the purchase of idle, excess or surplus steel materials, the revocation of Order U-1 a through i, and Orders L-38, L-42 and L-89.

The article deals with the 12-point plan for reconversion proposed by the U.S. War Production Board (WPB) which focused on the move of the U.S. business sector to civilian manufacture after the Victory in Europe (V-E) Day in April 1945. The top industry listed by the board which should focus on civilian manufacture was the automobile industry. The reconversion program was aimed for the resumption of mass production of automobiles in the U.S. after the collapse of the automobile industry of Germany.

The article focuses on the provisions of the reconversion report developed by outgoing director James F. Byrnes of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion in the U.S. It states that Brynes report was focused on plans for the Army after the Victory in Europe (V-E) Day in the country, which was handed to his successor Fred M. Vinson. It outlines the conditions of the report and mentions the recognition of the War Production Board (WPB) of Byrens proposed reconversion program.

The article offers updates related to economics in the U.S. It states that the forecast for the 40 percent Victory in Europe (V-E) Day cutback in military orders in the summer of 1944 has been revised. It highlights the nomination of Edward R. Stettinius as Secretary of State by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It mentions that a tax concession is expected to be implemented by the next Congress in 1945.

This article presents several news events regarding political developments and international relations. It describes that the hopelessness of Japan's predicament was underscored by the news coming in from various Pacific fronts in the week following V-E Day, 1945. In the southern Philippines and on Tarikan the enemy's grasp on vital economic areas has been loosened, and both struggles are entering the mopping-up stage. In China a substantial United Nations victory is reported. Chinese troops, with powerful support from the American Fourteenth Air Force, are said to have broken Japanese lines in western Hunan of China and surrounded at least one enemy unit. This victory apparently removes the Japanese threat to the important American air base at Chihkiang.