1945General Yamashita Surrenders in the Philippines

The commander of the Imperial Japanese Army, General Tomoyuk...
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🎌 General Yamashita Surrenders in the Philippines

The commander of the Imperial Japanese Army, General Tomoyuki Yamashita surrenders to Filipino and American troops at Kiangan, Ifugao in Northern Philippines.
General Yamashita Surrenders in the Philippines (1945)
SurrenderJapanPhilippinesMilitaryAsiaYamashitaUSPost-WarEnd of WarKiangan

🤝 General Vietinghoff Surrenders in Northern Italy

General Vietinghoff surrenders his troops in Northern Italy.
ItalySurrenderGerman TroopsNorthern ItalyMilitaryEnd of WarAxis Powers

🎌 Japanese Surrender to Red Army in Manchuria

Japanese armies surrender to the Red Army in Manchuria.
SurrenderJapanSoviet UnionManchuriaChinaRed ArmyMilitaryAsiaPost-WarEnd of War

🎌 Japanese Surrender in Burma

Japanese armies in Burma surrender at Rangoon ceremonies.
SurrenderJapanBurmaMyanmarRangoonMilitaryAsiaUKPost-WarEnd of War

🇯🇵 MacArthur Takes Command of Japanese Government

General MacArthur takes over command of the Japanese government in Tokyo.
JapanUSOccupationMacArthurTokyoGovernmentPost-WarAsiaMilitaryAllied Powers

📜 Japanese Instrument of Surrender Signed

The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
Japanese Instrument of Surrender Signed (1945)
SurrenderJapanUSTokyo BayMilitaryEnd of WarPost-WarAsiaAllied PowersUSS Missouri