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WWII and May 8th: Why do we celebrate VE day across Europe?

This video sums up the most important events that occurred during the second world war (WWII) between 1939 and 1945.

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On May 8, 1945, celebrations erupted worldwide as Germany surrendered, ending World War II in Europe. The war, initiated by Hitler's and Stalin's invasion of Poland in 1939, saw the rapid expansion of Nazi power across Europe through tactics like blitzkrieg. Allies, including the US and Soviet Union, joined forces against the Axis powers, a coalision formed by Germany, Italy and Japan. Key turning points included the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942 and the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. Hitler's underestimation of Soviet forces and Italy's switch of sides further weakened the Axis. By May 8, 1945, with Hitler dead, Germany surrendered, marking the beginning of the war's end. This day symbolizes victory for the Allies and the end of the conflict in Europe. We pay our tribute to all the men and women who fought and contributed to the defeat of the Axis powers. Every 8th of May since then has been celebrated as VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

Vocabulary:

• To surrender (verb): to stop fighting or resisting.

• To invade (verb): To enter a place by force with the intention of taking control of it.

• To last (verb): To continue to exist or occur for a particular period of time, a duration.

• Agreement (noun): A decision made between two groups where they all have the same opinion or where they all accept the same plan, idea, or set of rules.

• To launch (verb): To start or set something in motion, in this case a large-scale operation, campaign, or project.

• Alongside (adv or prep): Beside or next to something or someone.

• To underestimate (verb): To fail to understand or appreciate the true nature, or significance of something; to make too low an estimate of something.

• To turn the tide: To cause a significant change in a situation, especially a difficult or dangerous one, so that one side begins to succeed instead of fail.

Source: Behind the news Youtube channel.

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