@@acjnse8258 NO, it's called a Victory in EUROPE, a huge accomplishment, it started WW2 first and was good to pay tribute to that. I do get what you mean, just wanted to comment cause it's still a great event to remember. And, we then had more strength to defeat Japan. Peace.
Ryan King I've read some notes out of a bible my Papa's father gave to him. Apparently he was in the Royal Navy during the Burma campaign against the Japanese. I'll have to look into it further.
My grandfather was a Railwayman in the French Home Resistance. He sabotaged the railways to counter the transport of troops and resources of Germans especially during the D-Day!
And the civilians who contributed in so many varied ways. My Dad was a B 17 gunner, flew 8 missions over Germany before being wounded. And my Mother worked in a factory making war materials. Civilians sacrificed, I do wonder if today's generation could do what they did. They should, but will they.
Sorry, its a long response- but WW2 was monumental. :Today is the 75TH anniversary of Victory in Europe, VE Day. A momentous achievement by the allies and those who served, in all capacities. So much welling up of emotions, relief, and thankfulness in these crowds. I think calling this generation of Americans "the greatest" is not an understatement, but a fact. They knew hardships, tragedies and sacrifice that they handled so heroically, and well. Thank You for your sacrifices , and to those who gave their all, Rest In Peace. To the civilian victims of the war, the citizens, Holocaust victims, etc. I grieve and remember you. These celebrations are so emotionally charged, and, uplifting. An end to this terrible conflict. Allies then could concentrate on defeating Japan, and stop WW2 for the good of ALL. I pray this was the last global War and that we would react as well as the previous generation did. They were outstanding in so many many ways. God Bless America, and thank your to our staunch allies.
"Throughout the world" is rather an exaggeration; US Marines in the pacific were still bogged down in the mud and rain fighting the Japanese, so they sure didn't feel like celebrating, and Poland, Czechoslovakia, and other Eastern European countries that were occupied the Germans simply traded one occupier with another and wouldn't get their freedom until the fall of the Soviet Union almost 50 years later
Watching this always bring tears to my eyes. Thinking about all the suffering the World went through when Germany started the War and during, and then I read Downfall by Volker Ullrich and this just hits me even harder. Such a powerful moment in history! I almost wish I could have been back then to experience it all.
Just a splendid scene after 6 years of brutal war The British peoples spirit and determination through the blitz to VE day just the greatest generation.
I shed a tear, must have been a Beautiful time for the world! God bless the USA 🇺🇸, Britain 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷, Canada 🇨🇦, USSR, and every other country that helped!
My grandfather landed on Juno Beach with the first wave of Infantrymen so appreciative he was able to see it through the toughest of times and losing so many of his mates nothing but the utmost thanks and respect to them the greatest generation.
For british, it was really a happy moment. imagine, after several setback in europe (belgium, dunkirk etc), london raid every week or day, rationing, etc almost entirely lost. cant wonder how the presessure was facing those all circumstances for the british military planners and others. keep fighting and nver surrender and that day came, VE day :)
@Władysław Blame Germany. Britain and France went to war for Poland. And we couldn’t push the Russians out without starting World War III. And Poland is free today, aren’t you?
@Władysław Umm.. wrong! The German invasion of Poland is what triggered declarations of war from Britain and France. And, after Germany was defeated, what were we supposed to do then? Try pushing the Soviets all the way back to Russia? Which is exactly what many German generals wanted to do. There was no way to free Poland from Soviet occupation, without triggering all-out war with them, which would have gone nuclear. Sorry, Poland is not worth a global nuclear war.
@Władysław Don’t be stupid. The Soviet Union was very powerful then, and there was no realistic way for the US and Britain to push them back out of Eastern Europe without triggering yet another war. And that’s the simple truth, like it or not.
@Władysław I’m not your “mate.” And of course the USSR was very powerful. They pushed the Germans all the way back to Germany, and also attacked Japanese troops in Asia. And there was no realistic way to push the Soviets out of Eastern Europe without starting a new war with them. So, Poland had to live under communism for decades. That’s still not as bad as the Holocaust. At least Poles weren’t being actively slaughtered after the war ended. If you don’t like being conquered and ruled over, then learn how to defend yourselves.
I'm glad I was able to see see this because every time I see this documentary the whole documentary it brings tears in my eyes and know that they're great people great leaders great countries out there to defend freedom that's coming from you from a Jewish person thank you to death for liberating the camps and making life better everyone not just use but for everybody I meant not just for Jews but for the betterment of humanity so thank you grandfathers for their sacrifice in world war II
Imagine what that must’ve felt like. While there are young men and women in our Military today that would also do what needed to be done, if called upon, it’s sad that there are so many others that wouldn’t have what it takes. The cowards running around in the streets with masks on, destroying things, couldn’t do what that WWII generation did. Not even close.
Its interesting: at the end of The Great War, America had all the reason for boisterous celebration, for we had taken minimal casualties and provided the last bit of strength the Allies needed to put Germany down. But at the end of the European War of WWII, America's fight was only half done, while continental Europe was liberated.
How was VE Day in Oceania? Like the of British areas of Australia and New Zealand. Surely wanting to rejoice the mother country's victory, but with the Japanese Empire still looming at the gate.
We remember again today. 74 years ago. The UK only paid off the last of the debt for WW2 in 14 years ago. We are grateful for all the men and women who bought and paid for our freedom today.
@@SelfProclaimedEmperor Germany was in ruins after the war. How would they pay? The Marshall Plan was better, it helped bombed out western Europe get back on their feet again.
@@catherinelw9365 historically, a defeated people must work as hard as slaves to pay what they owe to the victors in an agreed peace settlement. Children were often sold into slavery, the national Treasury stripped bare, and all national resources sold until the debt was paid. Granted the 20th century changed things, maybe no child slavery, but still Germany should have been expected to work extremely hard to pay it's debts. Just like every other country in history that lost a war before it. Why should Germany get special treatment?
I cannot imagine even with all that how amazing it must have been on that day! To think, after going through almost 6 years of death, destruction, and war and then the country that started it all finally "quits!" But, like our President said, "Our victory is but half won." So true on that, reminding everyone that while they are celebrating and going crazy with that happiness to not forget that the war isn't over yet. To not forget that we are still fighting the Japanese.
The Hell? Ever heard about the 18th of June? It was de Gaulle, who wanted to carry on the fight against Nazi Germany in June 1940 in the French High Comand. It was de Gaulle that brought a working Movement of the Free French People into this world. If anyone let down France, it was Marshal Pétain.
@Arbiter Of Truth he also forgot australia and all the south American countries. But for brievety it's easier just to put the major power allied countries, rather than show 50 flags.
I am from Russia and for us Victory Day is a Great Holiday, we honor the memory of exploits, even when faces are erased from our memories. We remember our allies in World War II and we are grateful to them! Thank you for everything! This is OUR Victory! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If i am not mistaken, the late Queen Elizabeth II said that this was one of the most amazing days in here life, as she and her sister were allowed to sneak out to celebrate along their people.
I dont wanna paint a somber tune on this amazing victory, but christ I wonder what the Slavic people and their nations thought..I mean they had nearly all their cities burned and their people exterminated virtually to extinction. Especially the Poles and Ukrainians who now have a new occupier. Anyways happy VE day to whoever is reading this
who are the 3 great power ? 🤔i understand USA and USSR does the BBC want to include UK 🤣 without USA and USSR i swear the english will be homeless in the streets of Berlin 😁
that would be the soviets.....most german losses happened in the east its not even close they did more then the usa, france, uk, poland, greece combined....granted the US was doing the heavy lifting with japan while also helping the brits make more inroads in africa and ultimately in europe in conjunction with others like poles, french, and other commonwealth nations etc@@hunterhorsehelmsley7315
