Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation
May 8th and 9th mark the **Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War**. These days honor the immense sacrifices of military personnel and civilians alike during the global conflict. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to pay tribute to the victims of World War II. May 8th commemorates Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), the anniversary of the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces in 1945.
A World War Overview:
World War II, a conflict that engulfed nearly every nation, raged from 1939 to 1945. The world was divided into two opposing factions: the Allies (including the United Kingdom, the U.S.S.R., the United States, and many others) and the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan, and others). Fighting spanned Europe, Russia, North Africa, and Asia. The human cost was staggering:
Civilian deaths: 50-55 million
Military personnel: 70 million fought, with devastating losses:
Soviet Union: 7.5 million soldiers
United States: 400,000 soldiers
Great Britain: 330,000 soldiers
China: 2.2 million soldiers
Germany: 3.5 million military casualties
Italy: 77,000 military casualties
Japan: 1.2 million military casualties
Other grim statistics:
Only one in four men serving on U-boats survived.
The mortality rate for prisoners of war in Russian camps was 85%.
Only 20% of Soviet males born in 1923 survived the war.
How to Observe:
Read articles commemorating World War II victims in newspapers, magazines, and online.
Learn about the history of World War II in Europe.
Share your remembrance on social media using #TimeOfRemembranceAndReconciliation.
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History of the Observance:
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation is an annual international day designated by the United Nations General Assembly on November 22, 2004.
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