1At 2400 hours on May 8, 945, an unconditional surrender ceremony was held in Kars holst, Berlin. The ceremony was presided over by Marshal zhukov, and was attended by British Air Force Admiral Ted, American Strategic Air Force Commander General Spaatz and French Commander-in-Chief De tassigny. German Marshal keitel, Admiral Friedburg and Air Force Admiral Stumpf signed the surrender letter on behalf of Germany.
Details: Late at night, German representative Marshal keitel led the German delegation to the signing hall. Marshal keitel saluted the allied representatives with his staff. However, no one returned the gift from the Allies. Marshal keitel looked depressed throughout the signing ceremony. Marshal zhukov asked keitel whether he had the right to sign the surrender. Keitel answered yes.
Keitel asked to postpone the signing of the surrender agreement for 24 hours, but this request was rejected. 00: 15, keitel came to the signing table and sat down. The surrender agreement was before him. He adjusted his glasses and then signed his name on the surrender book in frustration.