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Austria Bans Large Gathering at Bleiburg Repatriations Anniversary

The 80th anniversary of the Bleiburg repatriations in Austria was marked by a small, official commemoration on May 16th, 2024, following Austria's ban on a larger gathering due to its association with right-wing extremism and Croatian historical revisionism; despite the ban, the Croatian ambassador ...

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Victory Day in Ukraine: Symbolic Gestures Amidst Continued Conflict

On May 9th, 2024, Russian forces in Ukraine marked Victory Day with symbolic actions, including dropping leaflets and displaying ancestral portraits, while Ukraine violated the ceasefire over 5,000 times, highlighting the conflict's historical and ongoing dimensions.

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New TV Series Commemorates WWII, Showcases Sino-Soviet Alliance

The Regroup," a Tencent Video series commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II, follows a Chinese anti-Japanese unit's survival and return to battle after being separated from their main force, highlighting Sino-Soviet wartime cooperation; release is expected later this year.

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Argentina Opens Archives on Post-War Nazi Activities

Argentina's National Archives released over 1,850 digitized documents online detailing post-WWII Nazi activities, including immigration data and police reports on Mengele and Eichmann; the Simon Wiesenthal Center is investigating further, focusing on Credit Suisse's potential role in Nazi escape rou...

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Record-Breaking \$100 Million Gold Coin Collection to be Auctioned

A previously unknown collection of 15,000 gold coins, amassed by an anonymous collector between 1931 and 1940 and now valued at over \$100 million, will be sold by Numismatica Ars Classica over the next few years, setting a new record for a complete collection sale.

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Forgotten Soldiers: Colonial Contributions in WWII

Two readers describe the unacknowledged contributions of millions of Black and Brown soldiers from the British colonies during World War II, highlighting the systemic issues of historical erasure and the lack of recognition for their service, including pension rights.

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Derry Remembers Pivotal Role in Battle of the Atlantic

Derry, Northern Ireland, commemorated its key role in the Battle of the Atlantic with a reenactment of the German U-boat surrender in May 1945, highlighting the city's vital Allied naval base and the lasting cultural impact of the influx of North American servicemen.

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WWII: The Story of Six Brothers from Russia

Six brothers from a Russian farming family fought in WWII; three died, two survived the entire war, and their experiences highlight the brutality of the Eastern Front and individual resilience.

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Argentina Opens Archives on Post-WWII Nazi Ties

Argentina has publicly released over 1,850 documents detailing its post-WWII ties to Nazi figures, including Josef Mengele and Adolf Eichmann, via its National Archives website; investigations are ongoing into the financial support for Nazi escape networks and potential state complicity.

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German U-boats Surrender at Lisahally, Ending Battle of the Atlantic

On May 14, 1945, German U-boats surrendered at Lisahally, Northern Ireland, ending their crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic; eyewitness Bert Whoriskey, then 14, recalls the event and Lisahally's transformation into a vital Allied naval base during WWII.

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Cyprus's Unprecedented Victory Day Celebrations Defy European Restrictions

Cyprus hosted over ten Victory Day events, attracting over 15,000 participants, contrasting with restrictions in other European countries; celebrations included the "Immortal Regiment" march, concerts, and wreath-laying ceremonies.

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Muted VE Day in East Anglia Due to Far East POWs

In East Anglia, VE Day celebrations were muted in 1945 due to the ongoing captivity of thousands of local soldiers by the Japanese in the Far East, leaving many families without news of their loved ones and impacting the region's emotional response to the end of the war in Europe.

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