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Kalavryta Massacre Survivor Recounts Nazi War Crime 80 Years Later

Eirini Lehouriti, an 86-year-old survivor of the 1943 Kalavryta massacre in Greece, recounts the horrific Nazi war crime to Deutsche Welle, detailing the killings, burning of the town, and the subsequent struggle for survival, highlighting the lack of adequate justice and calling for global peace.

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Post-War Germany: The Complex Fate of Nazi-Era Artists

After World War II, prominent figures in German arts and culture who collaborated with or benefited from Nazism faced denazification processes with varying outcomes, ranging from imprisonment to continued success, revealing complex challenges in confronting Germany's Nazi past.

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Leni Riefenstahl: A Documentary Unveiling a Complex Legacy

Andres Veiel's documentary reveals the complex legacy of Leni Riefenstahl, a German filmmaker who directed Nazi propaganda films like Triumph of the Will and Olympia, later facing scrutiny for her wartime activities and post-war attempts to revise her image, dying at 101.

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Global Conflict, Apathy, and the Fading Legacy of "Never Again"

Readers' letters to The Guardian express concern over global conflicts, particularly Gaza's plight, contrasting VE Day celebrations with current apathy and the resurgence of nationalism; they call for government accountability and awareness of diverse contributions to past wars.

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Last WWII Veteran of Mexico's Escuadrón 201 Dies at 100

César Gutiérrez Marín, the last surviving member of Mexico's Escuadrón 201, died at 100; his service in WWII liberating the Philippines marked Mexico's only foreign military engagement, significantly impacting its international standing and relationship with the US.

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Royal Family Uses VE Day to Counter Negative Press

The British Royal Family will participate in VE Day events, including a flypast and a tea party for veterans, aiming to shift public focus from recent controversies to their positive contributions, with the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales leading the commemorations alongside thousands of s...

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Reims School: Site of WWII's German Surrender

On May 7, 1945, at the Collège Moderne et Technique in Reims, France, the German Instrument of Surrender was signed, ending World War II in Europe, with General Alfred Jodl representing Germany and General Dwight D. Eisenhower present for the Allies.

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WWII: Unveiling Women's Pioneering Role in Military Photography

On VE Day's 80th anniversary, Historic England released over 150 behind-the-scenes photos showcasing the pioneering work of WAAF women photographers at Pinewood Studios during WWII, highlighting their crucial role in shaping public perception through film and newsreels.

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Music's Resilience During WWII: From Concentration Camps to the Front Lines

During WWII, musicians on the front and home fronts provided vital morale support, exemplified by Viktor Volkov's balalaika crafted in a concentration camp, and Lidia Ruslanova's unwavering performances despite extreme danger, demonstrating music's power to transcend hardship and foster resilience.

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Blood Group": Nazi Atrocities Against Children in WWII

The Russian war film "Blood Group" premiered on May 5th, highlighting the Nazi-run children's concentration camp near Vyrica during WWII, where children were systematically starved and bled to provide blood transfusions for German soldiers, illustrating the vast, often overlooked civilian deaths dur...

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Mistaken Identity: Argentine Worker Briefly Held as Missing Nazi Official

In September 1960, Argentine authorities mistakenly arrested Walter Flegel, a German immigrant, believing him to be Martin Bormann; the ensuing media frenzy and international diplomatic pressure led to his swift release when fingerprint evidence proved his innocence.

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Britain Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Britain marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day with four days of commemorations in London and across the UK, including military parades, a flypast, beacon lighting, and services remembering those who served and died in World War II.

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