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1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons have been used in combat.
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Events from the year 1945 in the United States. World War II ended during this year following the surrender of Germany in May and that of Japan in September.
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- The Battle of Stalingrad and Allied Invasions Shaped the End of WWII. After storming across Europe in the first three years of the war, overextended Axis forces were put on the defensive after the Soviet Red Army rebuffed them in the brutal Battle of Stalingrad, which lasted from August 1942 to February 1943.
- The Battle of the Bulge Marks Germany's Last Stand. Battle of the Bulge Soldiers. Germany found itself squeezed on both sides as Soviet troops advanced into Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Romania while the Western Allies continued to push eastward.
- The Liberation of Concentration Camps and Hitler's Suicide. The Liberators - Return to Dachau. After the firebombing of Dresden and other German cities that killed tens of thousands of civilians, the Western Allies crossed the Rhine River and moved eastward toward Berlin.
- Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. History Shorts: How the Atomic Bomb Was Used in WWII. Even after the Allied victory in Europe, World War II continued to rage in the Pacific Theater.
Learn about the historic anniversaries, events, and legacy of the end of World War II in Europe and Japan in 1945. Explore articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and more from the Museum's experts and collections.
World War II is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. The United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany on 3 September.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the causes, course and consequences of World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. The war began in 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland and ended in 1945 with Japan's surrender after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
2 days ago · Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945, and the war in Europe ended on May 8. The American “island hopping” campaign had destroyed key Japanese installations throughout the Pacific while allowing bypassed islands to wither on the vine.
