The European theatre of World War II ended with the Battle of Berlin from April to May 1945.
The European theatre of World War II ended with the Battle of Berlin from April to May 1945.  Beginning on April 16, three Soviet army groups attacked the city from the north, east, and south. In a last-ditch attempt to save Berlin, Hitler ordered all men not already in the army, most of whom were either young, old, or sick, to take up arms. Despite these efforts, the Red Army controlled most of the city by April 24. On April 30, with Soviet troops only blocks from his bunker, Hitler committed suicide. Thereafter, Berlin's garrison announced an unconditional surrender on May 2, followed by Germany's surrender on May 8. The war in Europe was officially over.