Today

[Razor]

I hope you all know what today is and what it signifies to the people who lived through one of the worst moments in human history and gave their lives for their families, their loved ones and to protect what they believed in.

Spitfire
Hurricane
D-Day
VEDay

 

[The Monkey]

American and Soviet troops celebrate their victory

 

[Razor]

American and Soviet troops celebrate their victory

Great sight to see, the Russians celebrate the day tomorrow on the 9th, which should of been the official day for VE Day but the western press leaked it too early.

 

[Razor]

no clue what any of that means except d-day :/

It is Victory in Europe day, the day World War 2 ended in Europe, although i think Germany fully surrendered on May 5th.

 

[T.H.C.138]

much respect to the old school soldiers and the families who love(ed) and support(ed) them!

:cheers:

 

[Stigmata]

For a second I thought you said that all those events happened on May 8th. Then I used logic, and remembered that D-Day was June 6th.

Moral of the story: Hooray for our troops way back when. Their sacrifice helped liberate France and Poland [edit: and many other countries] and ended WW2.

 

[gh0st]

Yep much <3's for WW2 vets.
Heres my VE Day contribution

Since we're posting neat WW2 pictures, heres one.
Allied Propaganda poster

 

[oldagerocker]

Apparently Churchill said that if he had enough ammunition, he'd have gone straight through Germany and sorted out the USSR too.
<3 WW1 and 2 vets

 

[mortiz]

It's quite amusing to watch Putin and Bush sat next to each other looking content for the cameras. It's obvious Putin hates Bush.

 

[SenorDingDong]

Remembrance goes out to all soldiers who fought and died for their countries.

 

[Kangy]

Sidney Bates (June 14, 1921 - August 8, 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 23 years old, and a Corporal in The Royal Norfolk Regiment, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 6 August 1944 near Sourdeval, France, when the enemy had penetrated deeply in the area occupied by his section, Corporal Bates seized a light machine-gun and charged, moving forward through a hail of bullets. Although wounded twice he was undaunted and continued firing until the enemy started to withdraw before him. At this moment he was wounded for a third time mortally. He still went on firing, however, until his strength failed him, but by this time the enemy had withdrawn and the situation had been restored. He died two days later.

A friend of mine had some information on some of the really incredible VC stories. Some of the deeds are incredible.