Wartime allies Britain and Canada both paid tribute Saturday to veterans of the multinational Second World War campaign against Japan, which formally ended 75 years ago some three months after Nazi Germany had been vanquished in Europe. Japan formally surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, but many Pacific War veterans felt their efforts were not fully recognized and dubbed themselves the "forgotten army." Japan's surrender on Aug. 15, 1945 effectively ended the Second World War. WATCH | VJ-Day ceremonies in Canada and around the world:From Halifax to Tokyo, dignitaries, veterans and those honouring the war dead gathered to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Queen Elizabeth paid her own tribute, sending a message in which she praised Allied troops for their sacrifice during the war.

Source: CBC News August 15, 2020 14:41 UTC