In our country, the Great Patriotic War is often substituted for the concept of World War II, and vice versa.And although they are interrelated and overlap each other, the actual end of the Second World War had on May 8, when the Government of the Allied countries, and representatives of the supreme power in Germany signed a pact of surrender of a defeated nation;The next day, May 9, Soviet troops finally defeated the German army in Prague and only 24 took place on June victory parade.These events marked the end of World War II, the vast territory of the whole of Europe.However, the fact that in addition to the war in Europe took part in the country outside of Eurasia, is forgotten.Therefore, the end of the Second World War came much later, but more about that.
As you know, World War II took place not only at the site of the venerable Europe.As an ally to the anti-fascist coalition sided with the United States, on the other hand, opponents of Japan appeared.
If initially the Soviet Union, Japan was not the enemy number 1, according to an agreement of friendly parties in Yalta in February 1945, the Union government has announced the beginning of military operations against Japan, thus abolishing the effect of the neutrality pact between the states, signed in 1941year.From that moment, officially in military operations of World War II participated in the most developed countries of that time.
Strictly speaking, Japan informally throughout the war took part in the hostilities.A huge number of Japanese spies, using the position of citizens of neutral states, seamlessly transferred the information to Berlin, the Japanese military had detained more than 170 merchant ships.
Thus, the decision to start the military does not actually have an impact on political relations between Japan and the Soviet Union.
So, after the surrender of Germany was one clear and very serious opponent - Japan.The end of World War II without defeat this country was impossible.
As is known, the main fighting took place between the military forces of Japan and the United States, who pursued their economic benefit.Japan's actions in this case were aimed at preserving the land and the desire to get out of the battle unscathed.For example, the Japanese government was ready to accept the terms of surrender with the only reservation that the political system of Japan will be saved, and the state itself is not occupied by the Allies.Such requirements are heads of friendly states seemed too ambitious and were rejected.Only 10 August recognized the surrender of Japan, again insisting that the emperor will remain the same.Having received an affirmative answer from the supreme ruler of the country, opponents, Japan continues to "lead a holy war."
only 08/14/1945, the Japanese emperor issued a decree according to which Japan takes the requirements of the Potsdam Declaration, and is addressed to all military decree lay down their arms and cease hostilities that marked the end of the Second World War.
However, some units of the infamous Kwantung Army until August 19 continued to resist the offensive of the Red Army.Fighting to suppress Japanese resistance continued for a long time on the territory of the Kuril Islands.
19.08.1945, all divisions of the Kwantung Army began to surrender to the Soviet military or lay down their arms.The attack, which lasted about 10 days, has become one of the most striking manifestations of the combat power of the Soviet Union.
on August 23 held a solemn salute in Moscow for the glory of a victorious warrior.
official end of the Second World War came in September 1945, the number 2, on board the American vessel "Missouri" where the confirmation of Japan's surrender was secured not only the signatures of all the heads of the union republics, and the rulers of the defeated.
So, at the beginning of September 1945, namely, the number 2, the end of the Second World War became official.
