Definition of 8 May 1945

1. Noun. The date of Allied victory in Europe, World War II.

Exact synonyms: V-e Day
Generic synonyms: V-day, Victory Day

Lexicographical Neighbors of 8 May 1945

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8 May 1945 (current term)
8 ball
8th
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8th grade
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Literary usage of 8 May 1945

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Strategy for Defeat: The Luftwaffe, 1933-1945 by Williamson Murray (1983)
"Based on the tables in "Statistical Summary of Eighth Air Force Operations, European Theater, 17 August 1942-8 May 1945," ..."

2. India and the United States: Estranged Democracies, 1941-1991 by Dennis Kux (1994)
"... government in June 1945.2 Just before the Allied victory in Europe on 8 May 1945, the British released Nehru and other Congress Party leaders from jail. ..."

3. The Final Months of the War with Japan: Signals Intelligence, U. S. Invasion by Douglas J. MacEachim (1999)
"... Plans With His Military Advisers After the German surrender on 8 May 1945, arrangements were made for Truman, Churchill, and Stalin to meet in Potsdam, ..."

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