Krosigk7 May 1945
Proclaims the capitulation of Germany to the Allies in a national broadcast
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Proclaims the capitulation of Germany to the Allies in a national broadcast
Signs act of military surrender to the Allies
Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
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