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Who was the general who singed an unconditional surrender of all German armed forces on May 7 1945?
On May 7th 1945 an unconditional surrender was signed at Rheims, France in a little red brick school house. It was to take effect at 2301 hours or 11:01 pm Central European time on 8 May, 1945. The unconditional surrender of the German armed forces was signed by Generaloberst Alfred Jodl, on behalf of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht and as the representative for the new Reich President, Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz. Walter Bedell Smith signed on behalf of the Western Allies, and Ivan Susloparov on behalf of the Soviets. French Major General François Sevez signed as the official witness.The Soviets argued that the surrender should be arranged as an important historical event and not on the conqueror's territory, but in the place German aggression sprang from. In other words, since the U.S., Britain and France held France the Soviets wanted the ceremony on land that they controlled. The Soviet side insisted that the act of surrender signed in Rheims should only be a preliminary surrender. The Allies agreed that another surrender ceremony should take place in Berlin. A second Act of Military Surrender was signed shortly before midnight on 8 May in Berlin. The representatives, and there were lots of high ranking Germans still in Berlin, were as follows. Soviet Union: Marshal Georgy Zhukov on behalf of the Supreme High Command of the Red Army United Kingdom: Air Chief Marshal Arthur William Tedder, as Deputy Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, United States: General Carl Spaatz, Commanding United States Strategic Air Forces, as witness France: General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, Commanding First French Army, as witness Germany: Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel as the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces and as representative of the army (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht) Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg as Commander-in-Chief of the navy (Kriegsmarine) Colonel-General Hans-Jürgen Stumpff as the representative of the air force (Luftwaffe) - - Hopefully that answers all questions on what happened May 7th and 8th 1945. VE Day or Victory in Europe Day and in Germany it is known as Tag der Kapitulation or Day of Capitulation both are recognized on May 8th. The Soviets celebrate Victory Day on May 9th.
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What is a catchphrase that will relate to the battle of the bulge?
American general's answer 'NUTS' to the German order for allied forces to surrender
Who said "nuts" when asked to surrender?
General Anthony McAuliffe, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, famously replied "Nuts" when asked to surrender by the German forces.
What was the generals name that signed the surrender of German forces?
Adolph Hitler
An event leading to German surrender was?
The bombing of Düsseldorf was a major event leading to the surrender of German forces. The Russian winter of 1944, also led to the German surrender.
What nickname was given to gerenal grant as a resulf of the Battle of Shiloh?
General Ulysses S. Grant earned the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" during the Battle of Shiloh. This moniker originated from his demand for the unconditional surrender of Confederate forces at Fort Donelson earlier in 1862, which established his reputation as a determined and relentless commander. The nickname reflected his approach to warfare and contributed to his growing fame as a leader in the Union Army.
Which treaty ended World War 2?
It was not a treaty that ended World War 2. The German signed unconditional surrender documents with Russia and the rest of the Allied forces. The Japanese also signed unconditional surrender documents with the Allied Forces. The Allied Forces then took occupation of Germany and Japan for up to seven years. The Versailles Treaty was the treaty that ended World War 1.
What is a catchphrase that will relate to the battle of the bulge?
American general's answer 'NUTS' to the German order for allied forces to surrender
Place of surrender German forces in Italy in 1945?
Place of surrender of German forces in Italy in 1945 was Caserta. John
What is them exact day World War 2 ended?
In Europe the war ended when General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of all German forces on May 7, 1945. In the Pacific the war ended when Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945, though there were still Japanese holdouts after the official surrender.
When did Germany surrender in the World War 2?
German Armed forces officially surrendered to Allied troops on May 8, 1945. General Alfred Jodl signed the instrument of surrender for the German military.
When did war with Nazi Germany end?
On April 30, 1945, as the Battle for Berlin raged and the city was being overrun by Soviet forces, Hitler committed suicide in his underground bunker. Two days later, on May 2, 1945, German General Helmuth Weidling unconditionally surrendered Berlin to Soviet General Vasily Chuikov. On 4 May-8 May 1945 the remaining German armed forces throughout Europe surrendered unconditionally (German Instrument of Surrender, 1945). This was the end of Nazi Germany.
Who said "nuts" when asked to surrender?
General Anthony McAuliffe, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, famously replied "Nuts" when asked to surrender by the German forces.
Summary of how the world war 2 ends?
WW II ended in Europe through the unconditional surrender of Germany to the Allied forces on May 7, 1945. In the Pacific it ended August 15, 1945 through the unconditional surrender of Japan.
When did World War 2 officially end?
The unconditional surrender of the German forces was officially on May 8th in 1945. The capture of Berlin marked the end of the 2nd World War.
What was the generals name that signed the surrender of German forces?
Adolph Hitler
An event leading to German surrender was?
The bombing of Düsseldorf was a major event leading to the surrender of German forces. The Russian winter of 1944, also led to the German surrender.
When was the formal surrender of Germany?
Basically Germany didnt surrender to the allied forces. On the 7th may 1945 the German forces unconditionally surrendered to the allied forces. De jure there was/is no peace treaty.
