The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Celebrating Victory in Europe (VE) day at Plymouth. VE day was the day on which the leaders of Allied nations formally accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, thus ending the European theatre of the Second World War. Celebrations errupted in Allied countries, including the United Kingdom, where over one million people flocked to the streets to celebrate. (From the collection of 425273 Corporal James Bruce Caldwell, RAAF.)
"His Nibs". Informal portrait of 425273 Corporal James Bruce Caldwell sitting on a garden chair outside a hotel whilst on leave. The Second World War saw a marked increase on behalf of authorities to
Turnchapel Ferry on Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, later known as Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day). Occuring several months after Victory in Europe (VE) Day, VJ Day formally marked the end of the Sec
Civilians celebrate in the streets of Perth on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Japan had accepted the Allies demand of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945, causing celebrations in all allied co
A group of unidentified civilian men and women celebrating in the streets of Perth on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Japan had accepted the Allies demand of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945
A group of unidentified Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force personnel celebrating in the streets of Perth on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Japan had accepted the A
LONDON, ENGLAND. 1919-07-19. SOME OF THE MANY FLAGS USED TO DECORATE BUILDINGS AND STREETS FOR PEACE DAY CELEBRATIONS. (ORIGINAL PRINTS HELD IN AWM ARCHIVE STORE) (DONOR M. CORKHILL)
