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Battle of Berlin "the last battle"

The Battle of Berlin (April 16 – May 2, 1945) was the final major offensive in Europe during World War II. It marked the fall of Nazi Germany and led directly to the end of the war in Europe. Here’s a breakdown: Context By early 1945, Germany was collapsing. The Allies (U.S., Britain, France) were advancing from the west, while the Soviet Red Army pushed from the east. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi leadership concentrated their defense around Berlin, hoping to prolong the war or negotiate peace. The Battle Date: April 16 – May 2, 1945 Forces: Soviet Union: ~2.5 million soldiers, 6,000 tanks, 7,500 aircraft. Germany: ~1 million defenders, including Wehrmacht, SS, Volkssturm (civilian militia), and Hitler Youth. Major Soviet commanders: Georgy Zhukov and Ivan Konev. The Soviets launched their assault on April 16, 1945, crossing the Oder and Neisse rivers. The battle involved brutal street fighting, artillery bombardments, and house-to-house combat. By April 25, Berlin was encircled. Hitler and the Nazi Collapse Hitler refused to flee Berlin. On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed suicide in his Führerbunker. Other top Nazis also killed themselves or fled. End of the Battle On May 2, 1945, German forces in Berlin surrendered to the Soviets. One week later, on May 8, 1945 (V-E Day), Germany officially capitulated unconditionally to the Allies. Aftermath The battle caused enormous casualties: Soviet casualties: ~80,000 killed, ~280,000 wounded. German casualties: ~90,000 soldiers killed, hundreds of thousands wounded or captured. Civilian deaths were also very high due to bombing, starvation, and fighting. Berlin was left in ruins. Germany was divided into occupation zones, which later became East and West Germany. abonnez-vous à ‪@Crazyblitzbricks‬