May 5th, 1945
World War II: German troops in the Netherlands and Denmark capitulate to Canadian and British forces, liberating these countries from Nazi occupation. event on May 05, 1945. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around May 05, 1945
| May 5th, 1945 | Event | World War II: Admiral Karl Donitz, leader of Germany after Hitler s death, orders all U-boats to cease offensive operations and return to their bases. |
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