Remembering Victory in Europe Day

On 8 May 1945, after nearly 6 years of battle that brought on immense lack of life and widespread devastation, the battle in Europe was lastly over. 

The signing of an unconditional give up by the German High Command happened on 7 May 1945, with the give up taking impact from midnight on 8 to 9 May 1945. 

Victory in Europe (VE) Day was declared on 8 May 1945. It introduced an finish to the battle towards Germany and its European allies. 

Australians serving abroad celebrated the victory, as did their family members again house. Although celebrations had been dampened by the information that the battle within the Pacific was nonetheless to be gained. 

On 9 May, the editorial author of The Canberra Times wrote that the floodlights over the Australian War Memorial stood ‘in bright relief against the darkness which is now passing from Europe, and soon from the entire world’.  

The battle within the Pacific continued till the Japanese surrendered on 15 August 1945. 

Today, we keep in mind the service and sacrifice of all those that fought and died within the Second World War.  

DVA’s on-line Wall of Remembrance is a singular manner you may participate in remembrance. The ‘Wall’ is a dwelling, evolving, community-led tribute for all Australians to share a mirrored image or reminiscence of a liked one related to the Australian Defence Force.