As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Can you believe it this MFer?! 🫨🤯🤬
Stockholm 🇸🇪 rejects US demand that city and embassy contractors pledge to be anti-DEI
The same demand was made of France 🇫🇷 🤯🤬🧐
#VEDay80 #VEDay
Stockholm 🇸🇪 rejects US demand that city and embassy contractors pledge to be anti-DEI
The same demand was made of France 🇫🇷 🤯🤬🧐
#VEDay80 #VEDay
Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US demand that city and embassy contractors pledge to be anti-DEI
France was also hit with the demand. ‘France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, but also their values,’ said the French Foreign Trade Ministry
uk.news.yahoo.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Today we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who gave so much for the peace and freedoms we know today.
Thank you. ❤️🐾
#VEDay #LestWeForget
Thank you. ❤️🐾
#VEDay #LestWeForget
May 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Today we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who gave so much for the peace and freedoms we know today.
Thank you. ❤️🐾
#VEDay #LestWeForget
Thank you. ❤️🐾
#VEDay #LestWeForget
May 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
May 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
“Listen to these gorgeous bells pealing out!” woofs rescued laboratory dog Betsy. “This week we celebrated #VEDay with a peaceful walk in the countryside, to beautiful birdsong. 🎶 Happy weekend woofs!” 🎉❤️🐾
#WeekendWoofs #Peace #Dogs #Cats #BetsyAmbassador #Science #EndAnimalTesting #EDM187
#WeekendWoofs #Peace #Dogs #Cats #BetsyAmbassador #Science #EndAnimalTesting #EDM187
May 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Listen to these gorgeous bells pealing out!” woofs rescued laboratory dog Betsy. “This week we celebrated #VEDay with a peaceful walk in the countryside, to beautiful birdsong. 🎶 Happy weekend woofs!” 🎉❤️🐾
#WeekendWoofs #Peace #Dogs #Cats #BetsyAmbassador #Science #EndAnimalTesting #EDM187
#WeekendWoofs #Peace #Dogs #Cats #BetsyAmbassador #Science #EndAnimalTesting #EDM187
Honouring those who ensured our freedom.
Their bravery and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
#VEDay #veday80thanniversary
Their bravery and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
#VEDay #veday80thanniversary
May 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Honouring those who ensured our freedom.
Their bravery and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
#VEDay #veday80thanniversary
Their bravery and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
#VEDay #veday80thanniversary
Today marks 80 years since #VEDay, the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Learn how the war impacted farming in our Land Girls online exhibition, highlighting the tens of thousands of women who worked to keep England fed during the toughest of circumstances.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/onli...
Learn how the war impacted farming in our Land Girls online exhibition, highlighting the tens of thousands of women who worked to keep England fed during the toughest of circumstances.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/onli...
Land Girls: The History of the Women's Land Army
Explore the history of the Women’s Land Army in the Second World War, and the vital role its workers played on the domestic front.
merl.reading.ac.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today marks 80 years since #VEDay, the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Learn how the war impacted farming in our Land Girls online exhibition, highlighting the tens of thousands of women who worked to keep England fed during the toughest of circumstances.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/onli...
Learn how the war impacted farming in our Land Girls online exhibition, highlighting the tens of thousands of women who worked to keep England fed during the toughest of circumstances.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/onli...
London's iconic landmarks lit up the skyline in tribute to the servicemen and women who fought during the Second World War. It’s because of their sacrifice that we enjoy our freedom today. We will never forget. #VEDay
May 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
London's iconic landmarks lit up the skyline in tribute to the servicemen and women who fought during the Second World War. It’s because of their sacrifice that we enjoy our freedom today. We will never forget. #VEDay
May 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
On this day in 1945, the Second World War ended in Europe.
It took a world to beat fascism.
We owe them everything.
We will do it again.
#VEDay
It took a world to beat fascism.
We owe them everything.
We will do it again.
#VEDay
May 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
On this day in 1945, the Second World War ended in Europe.
It took a world to beat fascism.
We owe them everything.
We will do it again.
#VEDay
It took a world to beat fascism.
We owe them everything.
We will do it again.
#VEDay
On 8th May 1945 Orcadian S.P. Robertson was serving as a Battery Captain in the Royal Artillery, advancing along the river Erbe into Hamburg. 40 years later in May 1985 he was recorded, speaking about his memories of the day the war in Europe ended.
#VEDay80 #Archives #VEDay #Orkney
#VEDay80 #Archives #VEDay #Orkney
May 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
An appropriate moment, given the state of the world, to share
The #LesBraves sculpture
Created by Anilore Banon
To honor the fallen heroes and the defenders of freedom during World War Two
Normandy France
Meaning of the sculpture is in the alt text
#VEDay
#Rememberourhistory
#Photography
The #LesBraves sculpture
Created by Anilore Banon
To honor the fallen heroes and the defenders of freedom during World War Two
Normandy France
Meaning of the sculpture is in the alt text
#VEDay
#Rememberourhistory
#Photography
May 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
An appropriate moment, given the state of the world, to share
The #LesBraves sculpture
Created by Anilore Banon
To honor the fallen heroes and the defenders of freedom during World War Two
Normandy France
Meaning of the sculpture is in the alt text
#VEDay
#Rememberourhistory
#Photography
The #LesBraves sculpture
Created by Anilore Banon
To honor the fallen heroes and the defenders of freedom during World War Two
Normandy France
Meaning of the sculpture is in the alt text
#VEDay
#Rememberourhistory
#Photography
May 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
