Who did German military leaders surrender to in 1945?

In 1945, German military leaders surrendered to the Allied forces, primarily to the Soviet Union in the east and to the Western Allies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, in the west. The unconditional surrender of the German armed forces was formally signed on May 7, 1945, and took effect on May 8, marking the end of World War II in Europe. This event is commemorated as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.