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Liberation Day 🇬🇧

1. World War II: During World War II, the United Kingdom played a significant role in the Allied forces' efforts to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation. British forces, along with their allies, fought in major campaigns and contributed to the eventual defeat of Germany.

2. Channel Islands: Liberation Day is most prominently celebrated in the Channel Islands, which were occupied by German forces during the war. The Channel Islands, including Jersey and Guernsey, were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied during the conflict. Liberation Day in the Channel Islands commemorates the day when the islands were liberated from German occupation.

3. Jersey Liberation Day: Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, celebrates Liberation Day on May 9th. On this day in 1945, British troops arrived in Jersey and freed the island from German occupation. The day is marked with various events, including parades, ceremonies, memorial services, reenactments, and fireworks.

4. Guernsey Liberation Day: Guernsey, another Channel Island, celebrates Liberation Day on May 9th as well. British forces liberated Guernsey from German occupation on this day in 1945. The day is commemorated with a range of activities, including a Liberation Day parade, historical displays, musical performances, and outdoor celebrations.

5. Commemoration in the United Kingdom: While Liberation Day is not observed as a national holiday in the United Kingdom, the end of World War II is commemorated across the country as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on May 8th. VE Day marks the surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of the war in Europe. On the 50th, 60th and 75th anniversaries of VE Day in 1995, 2005 and 2020, respectively, significant commemorative events and celebrations were held throughout the United Kingdom.