WWII Time Line

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  • Japan Signs The Surrender Agreement, Officially Ending WWII

    Japan Signs The Surrender Agreement, Officially Ending WWII
    Nuremberg trials were a series of 13 trials carried out in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1945 and 1949. The defendants, who included Nazi Party officials and high-ranking military officers along with German industrialists, lawyers and doctors, were indicted on such charges as crimes against peace and crimes against humanity. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) committed suicide and was never brought to trial.

  • Nuremburg War Crimes Trials of Nazi Leaders Begin

    Nuremburg War Crimes Trials of Nazi Leaders Begin
    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzio Abe told a news conference on Monday that he would express remorse for Japan’s actions during World War II. He said that the government would make a new statement on August 15 that, in addition to remarks made by previous administrations, would include regret for Japan’s actions during the war. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, which officially ended the war on September 2, 1945.