How did the Second World War in Europe officially end?

Einbürgerungstest, question 179 German original

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

  1. mit dem Tod Adolf Hitlers with the death of Adolf Hitler
  2. durch die bedingungslose Kapitulation Deutschlands with Germany’s unconditional surrender
  3. mit dem Rückzug der Deutschen aus den besetzten Gebieten with the Germans' withdrawal from the occupied territories
  4. durch eine Revolution in Deutschland through a revolution in Germany
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Correct answer: durch die bedingungslose Kapitulation Deutschlands with Germany’s unconditional surrender

Why?

The unconditional surrender of the German armed forces came into force on 8 May 1945. This officially ended the war in Europe. Hitler had killed himself a few days earlier, on 30 April.

Key term: Kapitulation = surrender

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