Question

When was the Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorated in Britain?
A. 7 May 1945
B. 9 May 1945
C. 3 May 1945
D. 8 May 1945

Answer 1

Hint: This day was celebrated both in Great Britain and the United States because this was the day when German troops throughout Europe laid down their arms.

Complete Answer: On 8th May, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day. The German troops surrendered in Prague, Copenhagen, Oslo, Karlshorst, northern Latvia, Channel Island of Sark.

The surrender documents were signed in two places - Berlin and eastern Germany.

Just before and after the German surrender the Russians took approximately 2 million prisoners. The main concern of the German soldiers was to elude the Soviet forces.

More than 13,000 British Prisoners of War (POWs) were released.

The Victory in Europe Day was not celebrated until the 9th in Moscow, with a radio broadcast from Stalin himself.

Therefore the correct option is D.

Note: The German surrender was authorised by Reichsprasident Karl Donitz, who was the successor of Hitler. Hitler had committed suicide on 30th April during the Battle of Berlin. The United Kingdom celebrates 8th May as a national commemorative holiday.