For some historians the XIXth century period in Europe ends in 1918 when great monarchies fall down in Europe and WWI is ended.
Then 20 years of the Inter War Period begun.
It is short time of stabilization still immersed in the spirit of XIXth century.
When WWII broke out, old period ,so called Belle Epoque, finally ended.
But the War itself is treated separately, so we can say that contemporary history of Europe begins with 1945 when the War is over. Sometimes 20th century is said to begin after WWII (in non- chronological way of measuring).
The Yalta Conference in February 1945 discussing Europe's post-WWII reorganization. It begins with the letter Y.
On May 8, 1945 with the official announcement that the war in Europe was over.
· Yalta Conference in February 1945 discussing Europe's post-WWII reorganization
Paul G. Lewis has written: 'Eastern Europe, 1918-1953' -- subject(s): History 'The politics of the Polish peasantry' 'Central Europe since 1945' -- subject(s): History
Victory in Europe Day was celebrated on May 8, 1945. It begins with the letter v.
David S. Collier has written: 'Berlin and the future of Eastern Europe' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Politics, Berlin question (1945- ), Europe, Eastern, History, Eastern Europe
One of the more noteworthy events in history was VE Day which ended World War II in Europe. It occurred on May 8, 1945.
Peter Cowles has written: 'Homelands and heartlands' -- subject(s): Eastern Europe, Europe, Eastern, Germans, History, Migrations, Refugees, World War, 1939-1945
Victory In Europe Day. The surrender of Germany , May 8th 1945.
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Jacques Freymond has written: 'De Roosevelt a Eisenhower, la politique e trange re ame ricaine, 1945-1952' -- subject(s): Foreign relations 'Le conflit sarrois, 1945-1955' -- subject(s): History 'La paix dangereuse' -- subject(s): National security 'The Saar conflicts 1945-1955' 'Western Europe since the war, a short political history' -- subject(s): History 'La Suisse en Europe' -- subject(s): Congresses, Relations 'On mediating violence' -- subject(s): Civil war 'Western Europe since the war' -- subject(s): History