Chronology of World War II

August 1945

Sunday, August 26th


Occupied Japan

The Russians begin occupying the Kurile Islands.

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Images from August 26, 1945

Examining a Japanese Officer's Sword


Examining a Japanese Officer's Sword

Surrender in the Dutch East Indies


Surrender in the Dutch East Indies

PT Boat Squadron 11


PT Boat Squadron 11

Dutch Girls at a Commemorating Ceremony


Dutch Girls at a Commemorating Ceremony

[August 25th - August 27th]