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World War II Resources

Selected resources about World War II

Find primary sources about victory in Europe (May 8, 1945) and Japan (August 14, 1945)

Watch a video where President Truman announces Germany's surrender
A primary source about VE-Day.
Photographs of victory and peace
National Archives
Listen to The Surrender Of Japan
Internet Archive

Find secondary sources about victory in Europe (May 8, 1945) and Japan (August 14, 1945)

Unconditional Surrender: Was it Wise for the Allies to Demand the Unconditional Surrender of Germany and Japan in World War II?
To access this resource, you must be a Chowan, student, faculty, or staff.

The Day the War Ended by Martin Gilbert
Call Number: 940.5421 G465d
ISBN: 0805075275
Publication Date: 2004
This book describes what people around the world were doing on the day that WWII officially ended in Europe.