VE-Day crowds encroaching on Winston Churchill's open car, in the City of London's Parliament Square today, did Irish Guardsman Ivor White (circled) a big favour when they pushed him on to the running-board of the slowly moving vehicle. Ivor eagerly stretched out his hand towards Winnie, and shouted the Irish Guards famous battle-cry  . . . "Up, The Micks". Grasping the Guardsman's hand momentarily, Winston replied  . . . "Well done The Micks" and a few brief seconds of history were to remain in this soldier's memory for a lifetime.

 WAR IN THE WEST
IS OVER
Today is VE-Day . . .
Unconditional surrender has been accepted by Germany's remaining leaders.
 The Prime Minister will make an official announcement in accordance with the arrangements between Britain, Russia and the United States at 3pm this afternoon.

TODAY AND TOMORROW ARE TO BE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN CELEBRATION OF OUR VICTORY

 

We also remember and salute, with gratitude and pride, the men and women who have suffered and died to make this triumph possible