End Of The War

Question 1

When did war end in Europe

Answer 1

8 May 1945 allies accept German surrender
Adolf Hitler had committed suicide
VE Day announced by Churchill - marked victory in Europe and celebrates end of war in Europe
Street parties held

Question 2

When did war end in Far East

Answer 2

Japan surrenders 15 August 1945
Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima 6 August and Nagasaki 9 August
Japanese asked for emperors authority to surrender
15 August is VJ Day
Surrender signed 2 September 1945 on USS Missouri in Tokyo bay