Experience the Final Days of World War II at Slivice’s Victory Memorial

Members of military history clubs are organizing a special event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, to recreate the last battle of the Second World War in Europe. This significant demonstration will take place at the memorial site of Slivice near Milín, located in the Příbram region. Attendees can expect to see historical military vehicles as well as modern equipment used by the army, police, and firefighters.

The event’s schedule will kick off at 10 a.m. with an exhibition showcasing historical military equipment alongside displays from military history clubs. At 1 p.m., a commemorative ceremony will commence, opened by the fanfare of the St. Mary’s Trumpet Ensemble. The organizing representatives will honor those who lost their lives and the director of the Mining Museum Příbram, Josef Velfl, will recall the important events related to the end of the war in the Příbram region.

The main attraction of the day will take place at 2:00 p.m., highlighting battles that historically occurred in the area on May 11th and 12th, 1945, which are remembered as the last battle of World War II in Europe.

This event is being organized by the municipality of Milín and the Příbram Mining Museum, in collaboration with the town of Příbram, the Army of the Czech Republic, the Police of the Czech Republic, the Central Bohemian Fire Brigade, and various military history clubs.

Event Overview

Join the special 2025 commemoration of the last battle of World War II in Europe at the Victory Memorial in Slivice. This solemn gathering honors the soldiers and civilians who fell during the final days of the conflict.

Organizers

The Municipality of Milín and the Mining Museum Příbram, in partnership with the town of Příbram and several local organizations.

Program Highlights

• Fanfare introduction and formal remembrance ceremony

• Display of historical and modern military equipment

• Live battlefield demonstrations and reenactments of the Battle of Slivice

• Exhibition of current army, police, and firefighter vehicles and gear

About the Battle of Slivice

Recognized as the last battle of World War II on European soil, the fierce fighting here marked the closing chapter of hostilities. The Victory Memorial stands to preserve the memory of those who fought and those who perished.

All are welcome to reflect on this pivotal moment in history, pay respects at the memorial, and witness vivid reenactments that bring the past to life.