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World War II

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On May 8, 1945, the Allied countries of World War II formally accepted Germany's unconditional surrender of its military. Victory in Europe (V-E) Day marked the end of World War II in Europe. August 14, 1945, Victory Over Japan (V-J) Day marked the day Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. The topics covered in this article include a breakdown of those serving by whether they were volunteers or inducted draftees and the number of wounded or killed.

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Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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