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VE-Day commemorations in Europe muted by coronavirus

D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh

D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh Source: SBS

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The coronavirus pandemic means people are marking the VE-Day anniversary in their own homes, including those who fought in World War II

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