‘In the Light of the Sun’: One War, Two Theaters

This new World War II historical novel covers two sisters’ war experiences and shines a light on a rarely discussed war crime.

“In the Light of the Sun” follows a family torn apart by World War II. Olivia Stouffer

Just this past September, the Philippines and the United States celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day, the day of Japan’s official surrender, in the northern part of the archipelago. V-J Day officially ended World War II. 

Italy also celebrated the anniversary of the end of its Nazi occupation in April this year. The Liberation Day celebrations included parades and free entrances to museums and parks.