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The Battle of Berlin, designated as the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation by the Soviet Union, and also known as the Fall of Berlin, was one of the last major offensives of the European theatre of World War II.
Battle of Berlin, one of the final battles of World War II. It took place from April 20 to May 2, 1945, and it ended with the fall of Berlin, the capital of the Third Reich, to the Soviet Red Army, which took revenge for the suffering of the Soviet people since 1941.
In our special this time, David Porter analyses the extraordinary battle. He details the imbalance in force, but lays stress on German advantages in equipment, experience, and tactics. Then, he describes the battle itself, drawing out the key features of the apocalyptic end of the Third Reich.
The battle for Berlin had cost the Soviets over 70,000 dead. So what are the reasons for Stalin's hurry to reach Berlin? After all, he was happy to share the city with his western allies...
The Battle of Berlin was one of the deadliest battles in the history of World War II, with an estimated 125,000 German soldiers and 81,000 Soviet troops losing their lives. However, the human cost of the battle extended beyond the military personnel involved.
The Battle of Berlin was a sustained and ultimately successful attack on the German city by the Allied forces of the Soviet Union from April 16 to May 2, 1945, during World War II.
On April 26, a half million Soviets launched a furious assault on central Berlin, site of the Reich Chancellery—under which lay Hitler’s bombproof Führerbunker—and the nearby Reichstag ...
The Battle Of Berlin. The end of World War II marked the culmination of Adolf Hitler's destructive aspirations. With his plans to procure Lebensraum (living space) in the east in shambles, he turned much of his anger towards the German people.