Final defeat of Germany

Through late 1944 and early 1945, Allied forces closed in on Germany. The Western Allies advanced from France into Germany. The Soviets advanced from the east, reaching Berlin in April 1945. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker on April 30, 1945. Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 7 (signed) and May 8 (V-E Day in the West) or May 9 (V-Day in the East).