V-J Day, Today 60 Years Ago WWII Ended
Super-power
13-08-2005, 16:05
It was 60 years ago today that WWII ended with the Japanese's surrender.
*takes a day to remember the fallen soldiers*
Corneliu
13-08-2005, 16:14
Today, Japan surrendered to the United States of America. Though the official ceremony didn't take place till September 2nd, it ended.
Both sides suffered heavy casualties and today is the day to remember those that gave their lives in defense of freedom.
*note* August 14th in Japan was when it ended but the timezone difference made it the 13th here in American :D
Pablicosta
13-08-2005, 16:14
2 days early if I am not mistaken?
WWII Wiki Page.
In Europe, the war ended with the surrender of Germany on 8 May 1945 (V-E and Victory Days), but continued in Asia until Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945 (V-J Day). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II)
Of course, the date is irrelevant, we should remember those who gave their lives regardless.
*Takes a moment to think*
Pyschotika
13-08-2005, 16:14
Yea I remember when V-E Day came out. I still need to get both.
And may we never forget WWII, nor the lives lost.
Sdaeriji
13-08-2005, 16:17
I thought it was celebrated in the US on the 14th.
Hoos Bandoland
13-08-2005, 16:18
It was 60 years ago today that WWII ended with the Japanese's surrender.
*takes a day to remember the fallen soldiers*
Actually, it was August 15, 1945 on the other side of the International Date Line, where Japan and the theater of war was. Although the fighting ceased, it wasn't until September 2 (Sept. 1 in the U.S.) that the actual instrument of surrender was signed by the representatives of the Japanese military and government, and Douglas MacArthur and representatives of the Allied nations. The Japanese forces in China didn't surrender until Sept. 9, and in Singapore not until Sept. 25. So determining exactly when VJ Day occurred isn't easy. :rolleyes:
Hoos Bandoland
13-08-2005, 16:23
I thought it was celebrated in the US on the 14th.
It is, because that is the day Americans outside of the war zone heard of it.
Japan marks it as August 15th.
Regardless of the "official" day, I recognise the sacrifices and losses on both sides.
Dobbsworld
14-08-2005, 01:17
Woopee. Are you going to be celebrating this for another 60 years?
Woopee. Are you going to be celebrating this for another 60 years?
Yes.
Dobbsworld
14-08-2005, 01:19
Yes.
Oh, joy.
Oh, joy.
I can feel the enthusiasm of that response. :p
Corneliu
14-08-2005, 01:29
Woopee. Are you going to be celebrating this for another 60 years?
Yes we are since it marks the end of the most destructive war in human history.
You know, here it has been changed to VP day (victory over the pacific) Damn 'political correctness' :mad:
Corneliu
14-08-2005, 01:38
You know, here it has been changed to VP day (victory over the pacific) Damn 'political correctness' :mad:
Where is that?
Where is that?
Australia. But I don't know whether it's just my states screwy govenment or if the whole country's govenment is being a bitch.
Elsburytonia
14-08-2005, 01:41
Japan did not surrender to just the Americans but Britain, Australia, Russia (who declaired war on Japan five days before) and I belive the resistance forces in China who immediately turned on each other.
Elsburytonia
14-08-2005, 01:54
Much to my horror it seems the Federal Government is using the VP line.
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/2005/VP/VP_Day/other_events.htm
Much to my horror it seems the Federal Government is using the VP line.
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/2005/VP/VP_Day/other_events.htm
That's just ridiculous! We didn't fight against the Pacific Ocean, we fought Japan; the victory was over them.
Japan did not surrender to just the Americans but Britain, Australia, Russia (who declaired war on Japan five days before) and I belive the resistance forces in China who immediately turned on each other.
Ph33r my m4d 6oo6lin6 5k1ll5...
"(the Japanese instrument of surrender) was signed by representatives of the Empire of Japan, the United States, the Republic of China, the United Kingdom, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Dominion of Canada, the Provisional Government of the French Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Dominion of New Zealand"
As to whether Japan actually surrendered to other Allied nations (such as Brazil, for example) at the same time I don't know.
Elsburytonia
14-08-2005, 02:10
Ph33r my m4d 6oo6lin6 5k1ll5...
"(the Japanese instrument of surrender) was signed by representatives of the Empire of Japan, the United States, the Republic of China, the United Kingdom, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Dominion of Canada, the Provisional Government of the French Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Dominion of New Zealand"
As to whether Japan actually surrendered to other Allied nations (such as Brazil, for example) at the same time I don't know.
Thank you for the clarification.
Celtlund
14-08-2005, 02:44
V-J Day Audio pronunciation of "VJ day" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vj)
n.
August 15, 1945, the day on which the Allies announced the surrender of Japanese forces during World War II.
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