A view of a new display of ceramic poppies, called The Tow he poppies are presented in a new design inside the inner walls of the Tower, resembling a ‘wound’ to reflect the long-lasting sacrifices made during the Second World War. ePhoto by Chris Jackson/Getty Images On May 8th 80 years ago, what remained of the Nazi regime offered its unconditional surrender to Alled forces, bringing an end to the second World War in Europe. There were joyous celebrations in London, which five years earlier had stood alone against Hitler, but many of Europe’s other great cities lay dark and...