May+1945+Germany+Surrenders

In March 1945 Allies rolled into Germany across the Rhine river. In the middle of April a noose was closing around Berlin. By April 25, 1945, the Soviets surrounded the capito as their artillery pounded the city [1]. While this was going on Hitler prepared for his end in underground headquarters. He and his wife (Eva Braun) commited suicide two days later. Their bodies were carried out and burned. The same day Hitler and his wife commited suicide Berlin surrendered unconditionally [2]. Germany surrendered on May 7th. The next day was proclaimed as V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day). Poland was a major contributor to the Victory in Europe day [3]. They fought alongside of the Soviet troops. They pushed Nazi forces back to the center of Berlin [4].



Works Cited 1. McDougal Littel- Roger Beck, Linda Black, Larry Krieger, Philip Naylor, Dhai Ibo Shabaka 2. Holt, Reinhart, and Winston- Susan Ramirez, Peter Stearns, Sam Wineburg 3. http://www.plav.org/veday.htm 4. http://www.plav.org/veday.htm