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The articles of surrender were signed on the USS Missouri in Tokyo harbor, September 2, 1945.

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The surrender of Germany occurred on May 7, 1945, officially taking effect on May 8, 1945, known as V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day). Japan's surrender was announced on August 15, 1945, and officially signed on September 2, 1945. Therefore, the time that passed between Germany's surrender and Japan's surrender was approximately three and a half months.


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Why doesn't japan want to surrender?

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When was World War 2 over officially over?

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What date did World War 2 finishh?

Officially World War 2 ended 9/2/45 when the Allies and Japan signed The Instrument of Surrender on the USS Missouri.


When did all the enemies surrender?

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