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The bloody battle for victory over fascism serves to underline the futility of appeasement
We must not overlook the still pertinent lessons and warnings from the WWII era that are relevant for the world of today and the future, argues human rights advocacy group LIBERATION
Victory over fascism

TODAY, amid a new world crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, falls a major anniversary.  

On this day, May 9, 75 years ago, victory was declared over Nazi Germany, the culmination of combined counter-offensives by the Soviet Union, the allies and resistance movements  across Europe that had reached their climax during the late winter and early spring.  

The victory marked the triumph of life over death and an affirmation of the vitality of democracy, led by the working people and their allies.

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