All battles
16 April – 2 May 1945
Battle of Berlin
Eastern Front · Berlin Strategic Offensive · Berlin, Germany
Historical overview
Soviet fronts broke through at the Seelow Heights and fought into the centre of the German capital, ending the war in Europe.
What happened
The city was defended by remnants of army units, Volkssturm and Hitler Youth. Hitler killed himself in the Führerbunker on 30 April; the garrison surrendered on 2 May and Germany capitulated unconditionally on 8 May.
Historical event
Battle of Berlin
Battle / campaign
Berlin Strategic Offensive
Productions
4 titles
Perspectives
Allied · Axis · Civilian
