Time Travel: VE Day!

“Germany Surrenders”

“It’s All Over”

“It’s V-E Day!”

“VICTORY”

The headlines and crowds shouted the good news. The war in Europe was finally over! This week marks the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Only in my imagination can I guess what that felt like the world over–the joy that came at a staggering price. At least we have pictures, recordings, and some precious folks who lived through it to tell us. Here are a few of those reminders.

VE group

New York City, May 7, 1945--The end came rapidly. On April 30, with Russian troops on his doorstep, Hitler killed himself in his bunker in Berlin. On May 4, German forces in Holland, Denmark and northwest Germany surrendered to British Field Marshal Montgomery. On May 7, Germany signed an unconditional surrender with the Allies in Reims, France. Here, looking north from 44th Street, New YorkÕs Times Square is packed with crowds celebrating the news. (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons)

New York City, May 7, 1945  (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons) I’ve stood in Times Square, but it was nothing like this day! -Alison

VE 1Video: The History Channel’s World War II in HD

How about you? How do you think you would’ve celebrated? And if you remember that day, tell us about it!