ON THIS DATE IN AIRBORNE HISTORY...08 May 1945

Victory in Europe Day (AKA V-E Day, VE Day)

On 08 May 1945, the Allies in Europe accepted an unconditional surrender by Nazi Germany. At this time, much of the 82nd Airborne was busy securing the area around Cologne, and would then move into Berlin following the surrender for occupation duty.

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