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About Battle Of Berlin: The Final Collapse Of Hitler’s Defenses

In May 1945, the Battle of Berlin marked the final chapter of World War 2 in Europe. Hitler's forces faced the overwhelming might of the Red Army in a desperate, brutal defense of the city. With Berlin fortified and flak towers standing as imposing strongholds, the Nazis clung to their collapsing regime. Soviet forces, determined to claim victory, suffered immense casualties but ultimately overran the city. The battle was a devastating culmination of the war, with atrocities on all sides and the destruction of Hitler's so-called "Thousand-Year Reich." Explore the dramatic collapse of a city and a dictator. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Title
Battle Of Berlin: The Final Collapse Of Hitler’s Defenses
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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