VE DAY – What is it?

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on 8 May 1945. VE Day will be celebrated this year in the UK by moving the early bank holiday on the 4th May to the 8th May to mark 75 years of Victory.

On this day 75 years ago huge celebrations took place across Europe and North America: in London over a million-people celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, appeared on the balcony of the Palace to cheering crowds.

Women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service drove through Trafalgar Square in celebration – Credit: FOX – CHECK COPYRIGHT HOLDER
Crowds Gathering at Trafalgar Square in 1945 Celebrating VE Day – Credit: Getty Images

Our Contribution:

To mark the 75th Anniversary 5.11 Tactical have created a woven limited-edition remembrance morale patch. This limited-edition patch will be available for sale for £8.00 and all proceeds of the patch will be donated to Scotty’s Little Soldiers on behalf of 5.11 and their distributors. Purchase the patch online here.

5.11 Limited Edition 75th Anniversary End Of WW2 Patch

Who is Scotty’s Little Soldier?

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a national charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

Inspired by the experience of Army widow Nikki Scott, following the death of her husband Cpl Lee Scott in Afghanistan in 2009, the charity aids hundreds of bereaved British Forces children around the UK.

Support offered to the children includes access to professional bereavement counselling, fun activities such as holiday breaks and group events, gifts at important times of the year and personal development assistance through educational grants.

Find out more about the charity or donate online https://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/

Sources: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/VE-Day/