To mark VE Day, we've put together this collection of teaching resources for you to use with your primary or secondary school students.
When is VE Day?
On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had come to an end, following Germany's surrender the day before.
This became known as VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, and it is commemorated every year on 8 May.
Primary resources
KS2 - VE Day. video
This short film explains what VE Day and VJ Day were, and the events that led to the end of the war.
KS2 - Britain declares war on Germany. video
This short film offers an overview of the events that led to Britain declaring war on Germany in 1939.
KS2 - Carrie's War audio
Age 9 - 11. Nina Bawden's classic story set during WW2 is told in 10 episodes.
KS2 - The Machine Gunners. audio
Age 9 - 11. An abridgement in 10 episodes of Robert Westall's popular WW2 story.
KS2 - VJ Day celebrations. audio
A reporter describes VJ Day celebrations in London on 15 August 1945
KS2 - WW2 Clips. Nazi Germany surrenders. audio
News report describing the signing of Nazi Germany鈥檚 surrender.
Secondary resources
KS3/GCSE - World War Two. collection
Video resources for secondary schools, perfect to use with students studying World War Two.
GCSE - WW2: How did the British plan to celebrate VE Day? video
VE Day or Victory in Europe Day was on 8 May 1945, following Germany's surrender in WW2. But how did Britain plan for one of the greatest days in its history?
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Newsround - VE Day: What is it, when is it and why do we remember?
An article from C大象传媒's Newsround explaining more about VE Day.
Horrible Histories - WWII VE Day Song. video
A song all about VE Day from C大象传媒's Horrible Histories.
