Events with tag - Military Victory

June 19, 1944

Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

A decisive World War II naval air battle where US forces destroyed 346 Japanese aircraft while losing only 30 of their own, effectively ending Japan's carrier-based air power in the Pacific.

May 8, 1945

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. The historic surrender was signed at Allied headquarters in Reims, France, leading to massive celebrations across American cities and Allied nations.