{"id":99357,"date":"2020-05-08T11:38:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T15:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=99357"},"modified":"2020-05-08T14:32:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T18:32:28","slug":"victory-in-europe-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=99357","title":{"rendered":"Victory in Europe Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA crowd gathers in Times Square to celebrate V-E Day<\/em><\/p>\n

08 May, 75 years ago today marks the first V-E Day, celebrated in the United States and Great Briton.<\/p>\n

On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.<\/p>\n

The eighth of May spelled the day when German troops throughout Europe finally laid down their arms: In Prague, Germans surrendered to their Soviet antagonists, after the latter had lost more than 8,000 soldiers, and the Germans considerably more; in Copenhagen and Oslo; at Karlshorst, near Berlin; in northern Latvia; on the Channel Island of Sark\u2014the German surrender was realized in a final cease-fire. More surrender documents were signed in Berlin and in eastern Germany.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fighting continued between Soviet and German forces until the 9th, when Victory Day day is celebrated in Russia. Read the rest of the article here: History.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Skippy sends us this commentary.<\/p>\n

Why Victory in Europe Day still matters 75 years later<\/h3>\n

William Butler<\/strong><\/p>\n

STUTTGART, Germany \u2013 It was 75 years ago this May that the guns fell silent across Europe. The continent had been embroiled in a conflict unlike any before. The toll on all sides was extreme, and the five and a half years of devastation in both human and physical terms were horrific. Echoes of the war\u2019s scope are memorialized in our shared lexicon in terms like \u201cblitzkrieg,\u201d \u201cD-Day,\u201d \u201cHolocaust\u201d and finally \u201cliberation.\u201d Battlefields like Dunkirk, Stalingrad, Anzio, Normandy, and Bastogne resonate with profound meaning, yet only hint at war\u2019s totality. As the generation that lived through and fought in the war passes on, there is no question that World War II forged the world we live in today and still provides us lessons to learn from.<\/p>\n

When the conflict in Europe came to an end on May 8, 1945, millions of people around the globe rejoiced in the Allied victory, and the arduous transition to recovery began. Although the war in the Pacific raged on, Victory in Europe (V-E) Day was an occasion for celebration. Church bells rang out, evening lights flooded the night sky once again, and crowds gathered together in both sorrow and joy. Even for the great many who were not celebrating, there was relief that the ordeal would finally be over.<\/p>\n

So why should V-E Day still matter for us today? Why should we pause to reflect on events that seem ever further in the past? For one, as our greatest generation passes into history, this 75th anniversary is a last chance to look back together and thank them. As we live through the challenges of our time, reflecting on the deeds of those who fought for liberty and freedom 75 years ago provides a model for courage and endurance.<\/p>\n

Victory in World War II also demonstrated how dedicated allies with a common purpose and shared values can prevail. I think General Eisenhower said it best, “The first and most enduring lesson of the Mediterranean and European campaigns was the proof that war can be waged effectively by a coalition of nations.” That coalition was truly global in its composition as nations from every continent sent troops to support the Allied cause. Units both large and small from such far-flung places as Algeria, Brazil, New Zealand, and Mexico stood shoulder to shoulder on the battlefields of Europe with Great Britain, Russia, France, Poland, Canada and the United States.<\/p>\n

Our dedication to a common purpose and shared values still guides our mission at USEUCOM. The bonds forged in wartime gave birth to modern-day partnerships and Alliances such as<\/p>\n

NATO. Today, the strength of our transatlantic ties are demonstrated in our collective response to COVID-19 and will be indispensable in recovery.<\/p>\n

Finally, we can all draw pride and inspiration from the Allies\u2019 May 1945 victory against a systematic evil. Much of what we presently expect of our world and governments was shaped by those events and aftermath. That our former enemies are among our closest friends and Allies today is a testament to how far we have come from those dark days. Let us not forget.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The entire article and pics may be viewed here: Military Times<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks, Skippy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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