15 facts about VE Day: interesting things you should know about WW2, Winston Churchill and what happened in 1945


Originally intended to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which marks the end of the Second World War in Europe, nationwide plans had been drawn up to celebrate the occasion.
However, they’ve had to be scrapped because of the coronavirus lockdown, so many of us will be celebrating from behind closed doors.
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If you’re curious about the history of VE Day, we’ve prepared some facts about Victory in Europe Day and World War II to test your knowledge and fill in the gaps.
How many people died in World War Two?
It’s estimated that over 75 million people died due to the effects of World War II, whether through direct combat or more indirect causes.
That death toll is a greater number than the entire population of Great Britain today.
