On this day in May 1945, as Europe celebrated V.E. Day, French colonial authorities embarked on a massacre in Algeria that lasted over a month and killed roughly 20,000-30,000 Algerians. The incident was a turning point in French-Algerian relations, paving the way to the Algerian War . GalleryOn this day in May 1945, as Europe celebrated V.E. Day, French colonial authorities embarked on a massacre in Algeria that lasted over a month and killed roughly 20,000-30,000 Algerians. The incident was a turning point in French-Algerian relations, paving the way to the Algerian War .
The German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk: an official ceremony held by the troops of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union on September 22, 1939, during the invasion of Poland GalleryThe German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk: an official ceremony held by the troops of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union on September 22, 1939, during the invasion of Poland
Field-Marshal Wilhelm Keitel signs the documents for the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, ending 5 years and 8 months of war in Europe. May 8th 1945 GalleryField-Marshal Wilhelm Keitel signs the documents for the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, ending 5 years and 8 months of war in Europe. May 8th 1945