1945 ⟶ Germany Surrenders; VE Day

Germany surrenders. End of World War II in Europe (VE Day).
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🕊️ Germany Surrenders; VE Day

Germany surrenders. End of World War II in Europe (VE Day).⟶
Germany Surrenders; VE Day (1945)
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🇩🇪 Adolf Hitler Dies

Adolf Hitler dies.⟶
Adolf Hitler Dies (1945)
World War IIGermanyHitlerNaziDeathWarAxis PowersEnd of War

🇮🇹 Italian Civil War Ends

The Italian Civil War ends.⟶
Italian Civil War Ends (1945)
ItalyCivil WarWorld War IIWarResistancePost-WarEnd of War

🎌 Japan Surrenders, WWII Ends

Surrender of Japan - The Empire of Japan surrenders unconditionally to the United States, officially ending World War II. General Douglas MacArthur presides over the occupation of Japan, and freezes out Russian and other allied representatives.⟶
Japan Surrenders, WWII Ends (1945)
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🇩🇪 Bizone Formed in Germany

The American and British zones of control in Germany are united to form the Bizone, also known as Bizonia.⟶
Bizone Formed in Germany (1947)
GermanyPost-WarOccupationBizoneUnited StatesGreat BritainEuropeEconomic Development

🇩🇪 Federal Republic of Germany Formed

In Germany, the Bizone merges with the French zone of control to form the Federal Republic of Germany, with Bonn as its capital.⟶
Federal Republic of Germany Formed (1949)
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