Overview
8 May 1945 – VE (Victory in Europe) Day meant an end to nearly six years of a war that had cost the lives of millions; had destroyed homes, families and cities; and had brought huge suffering and privations to the populations of entire countries. Millions of people rejoiced in the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of total war was finally over.
The panellists will reflect on the successful post-war order which emerged after the end of the Second World War and the deep strains it now faces.
Panellists
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Sir Antony Beevor FRSL FRHistS, Author and Historian.
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Professor Michael Clarke, Visiting Professor, Department of War Studies, King’s College London and former Director-General, RUSI.
The webinar will be moderated by Gill Bennett OBE FRHistS, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow and former Chief Historian, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Joining Instructions
This event is online-only and is open to all RUSI members. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]. On registering to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your personal Zoom link to join the event.
