19 May 2015

70 Years Ago Today: 30 Photographs Capturing the End of World War II

By Matt Patches

On May 8, 1945, World War II ended when Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces. On what would become Victory in Europe Day, parades marched, kisses were landed, beer flowed, and the globe erupted in celebration. Though the Pacific theater continued to rage until August, the Third Reich's collapse was enough of a reason to take a deep breath and dance in the streets. Here, a glimpse into this pivotal 20th century moment, photos snapped in a world-changing 24 hours.



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