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- [May 11th, 1945] The Allies accept Germany's unconditional surrender, marking Victory in Europe. However, challenges lie ahead: rebuilding infrastructure, addressing millions of unemployed and displaced people, repatriating slave laborers, and restructuring societies. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] Col. Matt Winn is finalizing the date for the Kentucky Derby, delayed due to coordination with other races and track schedules. The Derby will likely be on June 2 or June 9. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] German submarine U-873, a Type IXD2 U-boat from WWII, was studied post-war by the U.S. Navy for design improvements. Commanding officer Friedrich Steinhoff died controversially in captivity. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] US Marine flamethrower and rifle squad attacking a Japanese position on Okinawa, Japan #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] Top Nazi officials Hess, Goering, Himmler, and possibly Doenitz are listed as war criminals. Henlein, a Gauleriter, committed suicide after surrendering. Between 4-6 million Germans may face punishment. Hess and Goering are prisoners, Himmler is fugitive. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] Australian forces advance towards Wewak, New Guinea, backed by artillery and tanks. Despite enemy resistance, they've reached near Wewak Point, close to enemy airfields. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] The Martin-Baker company used a Defiant aircraft, DR944, to test their first ejection seat with dummy launches, a significant step in aviation safety. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] A severe May snowstorm in New England caused over $1,000,000 in damage, knocked out power, and isolated communities. The storm, which hit Northern Maine hardest, brought 2 feet of snow to Vermont and threatened fruit crops with freezing temperatures. #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
- [May 11th, 1945] German soldiers being disarmed by troops of I Canadian Corps at a small arms dump in the Netherlands #history #OTD #WWII #1940s
