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The capitulation of 8 May 1945 — The war’s end in Europe
First signed at Reims on 7 May, the unconditional capitulation was ratified in the night of the 8th: de Lattre secured France’s place among the signatories, and de Gaulle could say on the radio: « The war is won! Here is Victory! » Europe lay in ruins; the war there was over. (Editorial synthesis)
The capitulation of 8 May 1945 took place in Berlin. (source: Imperial War Museums)
The capitulation of 8 May 1945 ended in the unconditional capitulation — and France among the signatories. (source: Ministère des Armées)
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