1945 ⟶ German Surrender in the Netherlands

German troops in the Netherlands officially surrender; Princ...
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🇳🇱 German Surrender in the Netherlands

German troops in the Netherlands officially surrender; Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands accepts the surrender.⟶
NetherlandsSurrenderGermanyWWIILiberationPrince BernhardAllied VictoryMilitary Surrender

🏳️ German Forces in Italy Surrender

All forces in Italy officially surrender and a ceasefire is declared.⟶
German Forces in Italy Surrender (1945)
ItalySurrenderGerman ArmyCeasefireEnd of WarItalian CampaignAllied VictoryMilitary Surrender

🤝 German Forces Surrender in Northern Europe

German troops in Denmark, Northern Germany and The Netherlands surrender to Montgomery.⟶
German Forces Surrender in Northern Europe (1945)
SurrenderGermanyNetherlandsDenmarkWWIINorthern EuropeMontgomeryAllied VictoryMilitary Surrender

✍️ Negotiations for German Surrender Begin at Reims

Formal negotiations for Germany's surrender begin at Reims, France.⟶
Negotiations for German Surrender Begin at Reims (1945)
SurrenderGermanyReimsFranceAllied VictoryEnd of WarWWIINegotiationsArmistice

🕊️ German Soldiers Open Fire in Dam Square

German soldiers open fire on a crowd celebrating the liberation of the Netherlands in Dam Square. At the brink of peace, 120 people were badly injured and 22 pronounced dead.⟶
German Soldiers Open Fire in Dam Square (1945)
NetherlandsGermanyLiberationCivilian CasualtiesAmsterdamPost-War ViolenceSurrenderEuropean Theater

🇩🇰 German Troops on Bornholm Surrender

German troops on Bornholm surrender to Soviet troops.⟶
German Troops on Bornholm Surrender (1945)
BornholmSurrenderSoviet TroopsBaltic SeaWar's EndDenmarkEastern Front