Victory Flip Book

The summer of 1945 remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it. It brought an end
to nearly six years of war in Europe and beyond. A war that cost millions of lives and destroyed
the homes, livelihoods and families of almost all who experienced it. Millions of people across
Britain rejoiced in the news that both Germany and Japan had surrendered, relieved that the
strain of 'total war' was fi nally over. Throughout the country, people marked the victory with
street parties, dancing and singing. Using rare archival footage from the Imperial War Museum's
unique collection, this fl ip book brings to life that celebratory summer.