VE Day: How the Allies’ Victory Reshaped the 20th Century
On May 8, 1945, the world exhaled. After nearly six years of global conflict, Nazi Germany had surrendered unconditionally, bringing World War II in Europe to a decisive end. The day became known as Victory in Europe Day—or VE Day—a moment of jubilation that echoed across continents. Cities from London to Los Angeles erupted in…