when did the germans officially surrender in wwii
He is joined by Major Wilhelm Oxenius (left) and Hans Georg von Friedeburg, Admiral of the Fleet (right). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) | Getty Images. On May 7, 1945, Germany officially surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to the European conflict in World War II.General Alfred Jodl, representing the German High Command, signed the unconditional surrender of both east and west forces in Reims, France, which would take effect the following day.e is joined by Major Wilhelm Oxenius (left) and Hans Georg von Friedeburg, Admiral of the Fleet (right). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) | Getty Images. On May 7, 1945, Germany officially surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to the European conflict in World War II.