The last major battle of WWII took place.
The Battle of Berlin began on this day in the capital of Nazi Germany.
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The New York Times published a government message that the US would be rationing shoes.
Romania Switches Sides in World War II.
Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
The Battle of Stalingrad comes to an end as the Axis Powers surrender.
Nuremberg trials begin.
