‘I don’t think anybody went to bed that night’: second world war veterans share their stories

On 8 May 1945 the unconditional surrender of the Wehrmacht Nazi Germany comes into force. The Second World War is at least over in Europe. The day goes into history as "Victory in Europe" day.

‘I don’t think anybody went to bed that night’: second world war veterans share their stories

Eighty years after Victory in Europe, servicemen and women look back on the ending of the conflict

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On 8 May, the end of the Second World War will be celebrated for the 80th time. On this day, the reign of the Third Reich in Germany finally ended – and with this also the days of Hitler's henchmen.On 8 May, the end of the Second World War will be celebrated for the 80th time. On this day, the reign of the Third Reich in Germany ended finally – and with this also the days of Hitler's henchmen.On 30 April 1945, the "leader" of the now no longer s…

In a context marked by the disappearance of witnesses and heightened international tensions, the ceremony of May 8, 2025 aims to remind the youngest of their elders' commitment to freedom and the victory, then, of democracy.

On 8 May 1945 at 11:01 p.m. the weapons remain silent in Europe. From this point on, the unconditional surrender of the Wehrmacht comes into force. Until the end, fighting in the East is fiercely fought - also in Saxony.