Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War seeks to remember the victims of World War II. This day encourages all organizations individuals to pay tribute to all the victims. It serves as a reminder that the United Nations was created after the horrific events of this war. The aims of the UN have remained the same since it was established in 1945. Save future generations from the scourge of war and unite member states to deal with new challenges or threats peacefully.

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War was established in 2004 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 8th and May 9th.

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Facts about this day

  • World War II was one of the deadliest international conflicts in history. A total of 60 to 80 million people were killed. Civilians comprised about 50-55 million of these deaths while military troops comprised 21 to 25 million.
  • Several countries chose to remain neutral during World War II. These included Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
  • The observance aligns with Victory in Europe (VE) Day – celebrated on May 8 – which marks the end of World War II in Europe. It was on this day in 1945 when Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied forces.
  • About 67,000 British civilians were killed during the conflict, primarily due to bombing raids, also known as the Blitz, carried out by the German Luftwaffe in 1940-1941. Around 10,000 British Jews are estimated to have perished in the Holocaust after being captured and sent to concentration camps. Several thousand British prisoners of war also died in Nazi captivity.
  • The United Kingdom suffered approximately 383,700 military deaths during WW2, including those from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Top things to do in the UK for this observance

  • Visit one of the many war memorials around the world. Some popular memorials include the National World War II memorial in Washington, DC or the Cenotaph in London, United Kingdom. Another popular memorial is the Mamayev Kurgan (The Motherland Calls) in Volgograd, Russia.
  • Visit the Imperial War Museum in London. The museum has a large collection of artefacts and exhibits related to the Second World War, including tanks, aircraft, and other vehicles.
  • Visit the Britsh Normandy Memorial and view the monuments dedicated to those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War. The memorial is located in Ver-sur-Mer, France.

References and related sites

UN: Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War Starts
www.history.com: World War II

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