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The VE Day Hangover: What happened when the bunting came down and Britain became a grim, sour place - and divorce rates skyrocketed
After about six years of living in mortal fear, the people hardly dared to believe it. It was May 1945 and for weeks they had ...
The Daily Digest on MSN47m
80th Anniversary VE Day celebrations in London
VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on May 8. VE Day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe, which occurred on May 8, 1945, when the Allies accepted Germany's surrender. Four days of celebration ...
British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day
While millions rejoiced across a devastated Europe as the guns finally fell silent on VE Day, British paratrooper Peter ...
Irish Independent on MSN46m
Collection of rare photos of wartime film-making released for VE Day
More than 150 rare photographs showing behind-the-scenes wartime film-making have been released to mark the 80th anniversary ...