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Today in World War II History—April 29, 1940 & 1945

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 by Sarah Sundin
German representatives sign surrender document, Caserta, Italy, 29 April 1945 (US Army Center of Military History)

German representatives sign surrender document, Caserta, Italy, 29 April 1945 (US Army Center of Military History)

85 Years Ago—Apr. 29, 1940: In Norway, German troops from Oslo and Trondheim link.

The Royal Air Force establishes Commonwealth Air Training Plan to train air crews in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Prisoners celebrating the arrival of United States Army troops, Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany, 29 Apr 1945 (US Holocaust Memorial Museum: 45075)

Prisoners celebrating the arrival of United States Army troops, Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany, 29 Apr 1945 (US Holocaust Memorial Museum: 45075)

80 Years Ago—Apr. 29, 1945: At Caserta, Italy, German Gen. Heinrich von Vietinghoff signs the surrender of 1 million German troops in Italy and Austria, effective May 2.

US Seventh Army liberates Dachau concentration camp.

Hitler marries Eva Braun.

RAF begins Operation Manna, dropping food to Dutch civilians.

In municipal elections in France, French women vote for the first time ever.

The “Peace” rose is introduced at the Pacific Rose Society of Pasadena, CA.

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