Today marks the 75th anniversary of the day victory was declared in Europe - the end of WWII on the continent. At the news of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, celebrations erupted across the world, particularly in the UK and North America. Even Britain’s two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret, slipped onto the streets of London to join the jubilant crowds. Our gettyarchive footage details both the elation and the challenge of recovery, after nearly six years of devastating conflict. 📽: Producer lvincey | Editor millygrangebennett | Sound jaansound | #GettyImages25 #PreservingThePast #GettyArchive #VEDay #veday75 #WWII #WWIIhistory #gettyimages