The day war ended : voices and memories from 1945

"The end of the Second World War is etched on the memories of those who survived. The conclusion of years of hardship, sacrifice and bloodshed brought joy and relief for many; for others, it heralded a new world of uncertainty. Now, on the 60th anniversary, survivors recount their personal experiences of that momentous occasion, telling their stories of where they were and how they felt the moment the war ended. Whether in Europe or the Far East, whether their war ended in May or September, whether they speak of a single moment or tell more of their experiences, the survivors' testimonies tell a moving tale... These very personal memories are from every theatre of war and from every side, on the front line and the home front, combatants and civilians alike." —Book jacket