Chronology of World War II

August 1945

Friday, August 31st


Diplomatic Relations

The US re-establishes diplomatic relations with Finland.

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Marcus Island

The Japanese garrison surrenders to the American Adm Francis Whiting on board the US destroyer Bagley (DD-386).


Occupied Germany

Field Marshals Walther von Brauchitsch and Erich von Manstein are arrested.

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Images from August 31, 1945

Allied Ships in Sagami Bay


Allied Ships in Sagami Bay

Allied Ships in Sagami Bay


Allied Ships in Sagami Bay

Broadcasting the King’s Message to Hong Kong


Broadcasting the King’s Message to Hong Kong

US Troops Returning from Europe


US Troops Returning from Europe

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