7 May 1945
Result of Surrender of German Armed Forces
Dönitz authorises the general surrender of German forces, ending further organised national resistance.
Historical place archive
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Dönitz authorises the general surrender of German forces, ending further organised national resistance.
Authorizes unconditional surrender of all German fighting forces
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