Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Does Europe celebrate VE Day? On May 8, 1945, bothRead More →
During the Dachau liberation reprisals, German prisoners of war were killed by U.S. soldiers and concentration camp internees at the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945, during World War II. It is unclear how many SS members were killed in the incident but most estimates place the number killedRead More →
The statistics and full results with links to Observer coverage of the big games. England’s record away to Germany is 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses – but the wins were in 1935, 1956 and 1965 with three defeats since in 1968, 1978 and 1987. Who won Euro CupRead More →
You’ll need a work permit to work in most EU countries if you’re a UK citizen. In most cases, you’ll need a job offer from your chosen country so that you can get a visa to move there. Check with the UK-based embassy of the country you want to workRead More →
Germany is finally paying off World War I reparations, with the last 70 million euro (£60m) payment drawing the debt to a close. Interest on loans taken out to the pay the debt will be settled on Sunday, the 20th anniversary of German reunification. Is Germany still paying reparations forRead More →
A 4-0 win over North Macedonia at the National Stadium in Skopje, combined with Armenia’s failure to beat Romania in their match, ensured Germany became the first team to join hosts Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2022™. Is Germany not qualified for 2022? FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Germany qualifyRead More →
Germany is finally paying off World War I reparations, with the last 70 million euro (£60m) payment drawing the debt to a close. Interest on loans taken out to the pay the debt will be settled on Sunday, the 20th anniversary of German reunification. When did Germany stop paying reparations?Read More →
Hannover, English Hanover, city, capital of Lower Saxony Land (state), northwestern Germany. It lies on the Leine River and the Mittelland Canal, where the spurs of the Harz Mountains meet the wide North German Plain. Was Hannover in East or West Germany? About Hannover The cityis located on the riverRead More →
The Germans thus began sinking the ships coming to Britain: enemy, neutral, civilian alike. Unrestricted submarine warfare, because there were no restrictions on who to sink. Sailors were dying, and theoretically neutral nations like the US were livid. Where did most of Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare take place? Unsourced materialRead More →
A group of over 200 islands and rocks located 28 miles from Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly have been part of the Duchy of Cornwall since its beginning in the 14th century. Today the Duchy owns most of the land and nearly a third of the residential buildings on theRead More →