Victory 1945

Sixty years ago, the most destructive war in human history was brought to a conclusion by the most destructive bomb in human history. The atom bombs that were dropped on Hiroshimaand Nagasaki in August 1945 assured Allied victory against the Japanese. In Europe, the victory celebrations had begun three months earlier, with May 8thdesignated as "VE" or "Victory in Europe" Day. Through its unique collection of facsilie documents, maps, photos,and a fully illustrated booklet, theVictory 1945dossier tells the story of the end of World War II, when families celebrated the return of their loved ones from military service and mourned the loss of those who never came home.