Historic Timeline, 1945

January 1-17, 1945

Germans withdraw from the Ardennes.

April 23, 1945

Russian troops reach Berlin.

April 30, 1945

Adolf Hitler commits suicide.

May 2, 1945

Russian troops complete the capture of Berlin.

May 7, 1945

Unconditional surrender of all German forces to the Allies.

May 8, 1945

V-E (Victory in Europe) Day.