German surrender in World War 2

Title

German surrender in World War 2

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

4 May 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Report on the events leading up to the German surrender in Europe during the Second World War, 40 years ago. A recording of Field Marshal Montgomery announcing the surrender and terms is played. Male reporter not identified (poss. Dickie Arbiter).

Contributors

Dickie Arbiter?; Bernard Montgomery

Keywords

Germany; Conflict resolution; Second World War (1939-1945); Europe; VE day; Surrenders (documents)

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