How the End Came

The video covers the end of World War II in Northern Europe, focusing on Field Marshal Montgomery's demand for unconditional surrender from the German armies. The German delegation signs the surrender, transferring a million troops to the Allies. Resistance in Holland, Northwest Germany, and Denmark ceases. Montgomery acknowledges the contributions of the Russian and American allies, expressing hope for future peace.

What was Montgomery's response to the Nazi generals' offer to surrender only to the Western Allies?

• He referred the decision to Eisenhower.

• He accepted their offer.

• He insisted on unconditional surrender.

• He negotiated a separate peace.

Who was the first to sign the surrender document on behalf of the German delegation?

• General Consoles

• General Eisenhower

• Field Marshal Montgomery

• General Admiral von Cedarburg

How many Germans were delivered into British and Canadian hands as a result of the surrender?

• 2,000,000

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 750,000

Which regions saw the end of resistance following the surrender?

• Poland and Czechoslovakia

• France and Belgium

• Holland, Northwest Germany, and Denmark

• Italy and Austria

What did Montgomery emphasize in his tribute to the Allied forces?

• The importance of Russian and American allies

• The leadership of General Eisenhower

• The strategy of the Western Front

• The role of the British Navy