62 Years Ago…
Across Europe people rejoiced, for the menace that had terrorised Europe had surrendered and just days earlier Adolf Hitler committed suicide as the Allied and Soviet forces marched on Berlin. This day became known as VE Day. This day was seen as the official day of German surrender despite that the Allied forces had taken parts of Germany earlier in May before making the push for Berlin.
We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing; but let us not forget for a moment the toil and efforts that lie ahead. Japan with all her treachery and greed, remains unsubdued.
“We must now devote all our strength and resources to the completion of our task, both at home and abroad. Advance Britannia.” ~ Winston Churchill
World War II brought out both the worst and best in humanity as it pushed forth technology and allowed for the introduction of computers that would unite the world, but it also saw the creation of atomic technology, which remains the biggest threat to humanity today. It gave women more freedom but millions of lives were lost. It shaped the future of the world for better and for worse.
To compare the sacrifices of WWII to that of Iraq and Afghanistan is unfair to memory of those who fought against a true threat to the future of humanity.
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