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This was during the final months of World War Two. On this day, in Okinawa, the US 6th Marine Division, part of US 3rd Amphibious Corps, captured most of the Sugar Loaf Hill after several days of bitter fighting. The US 1st Marine Division continued to battle for the Wana river valley and Wana Ridge but failed to eliminate Japanese resistance. Meanwhile, the US 77th and 96th Divisions attack Japanese positions on Flat Peak without success.
In the Philippines... On Luzon, American units made some progress toward Woodpecker Ridge.
In Occupied Germany... In Flensburg, Admiral Donitz, nominally the Fuhrer of the Third Reich, issued an order of the day to the Wehrmacht in which he expressed Horror at revelations about the Nazi concentration camps and distanced the military from the atrocities.
In Dublin... The Irish Prime Minister, De Velera, announces a $12 million food and clothing aid program for Europe.
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What happened on the 8th may 1945?
Victory in Europa day
What date did the Third Reich surrender to the Allies?
May 8 1945, CET (for Russia it happened on the 9th due to differences in Time Zone).
What happened on May 7 1945?
On May 7 1945, World War ll ended. Everyone got off work on May 8th because of the Hugh celebration .
What happened in May 8 1945 during World War 2?
Germany surrendered and V-E Day (Victory in Europe) was declared
What are the dates of the Siege of Vicksburg?
The Siege of Vicksburg lasted from May 18 through July 4.
When did Battle of Houmajia happen?
Battle of Houmajia happened on 1945-10-18.
When did Battle of Xiangshuikou happen?
Battle of Xiangshuikou happened on 1945-09-18.
What happened on the 8th may 1945?
Victory in Europa day
What are the release dates for The Mouse Comes to Dinner - 1945?
The Mouse Comes to Dinner - 1945 was released on: USA: 18 January 1945 USA: 5 May 1945 Denmark: 18 December 1964
What does veday mean?
Victory in Europe day, it happened in May 1945
What date did the Third Reich surrender to the Allies?
May 8 1945, CET (for Russia it happened on the 9th due to differences in Time Zone).
What famous events have happened on May 2?
The Germans in Italy surrendered on 2 May 1945.
What happened to Peter schiff?
Anne Frank's "one true love" died in the KZ Auschwitz on May 31, 1945 (aged 18), only a few months later than her.
When did the Cold War happened?
the cold war started im may 1945 and it ended in 1991
What happened on May 7 1945?
On May 7 1945, World War ll ended. Everyone got off work on May 8th because of the Hugh celebration .
When did the Enola Gay take it's first flight in world war 2?
The Enola Gay (SN 44-86292) completed manafacturing on 18 May 1945, and was in service 18 May 1945 to 24 July 1946. On will assume she first flew on 18 May 1945 in a test flight before being accepted by the military.
What are the release dates for Swing Out Sister - 1945?
Swing Out Sister - 1945 was released on: USA: 18 May 1945 Portugal: 14 February 1949
