Language: English
Question 179 · Federal question
How did the Second World War officially end in Europe?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?
- A mit dem Tod Adolf Hitlers
- B durch die bedingungslose Kapitulation Deutschlands ✓ Correct answer
- C mit dem Rückzug der Deutschen aus den besetzten Gebieten
- D durch eine Revolution in Deutschland
Translation
How did the Second World War officially end in Europe?
- A with the death of Adolf Hitler
- B through the unconditional surrender of Germany ✓ Correct answer
- C with the withdrawal of the Germans from the occupied territories
- D through a revolution in Germany
Explanation
World War II officially ended in Europe when Germany signed an unconditional surrender to the Allies in May 1945. Hitler's death and troop withdrawals were events around that time, not the formal legal end of the war.
Tips
- Look for the formal act, the surrender document, rather than related events like a death or a retreat.
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