Berlin 1945
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3 episodes
1. Part 1
1. Part 1
At the beginning of 1945, Berlin is under the illusion that it will survive the war. Every day there are bombing attacks, fires to be extinguished, and corpses to be buried. Life goes on as the front lines of the war close in each day.
52min
May 4, 2020
2. Part 2
2. Part 2
The Battle of Berlin has begun. Step by step, the soon-to-be victorious powers advance. On April 30th, the Red Flag flies over the Reichstag and Adolf Hitler takes his own life. It takes another seven days before the Wehrmacht disassembles.
52min
May 4, 2020
3. Part 3
3. Part 3
The English, French, and Americans still wait to enter Berlin. In the meantime, the Soviets appoint mayors, organize the food supply, and go on the hunt for war criminals. The Jewish community regroups, among which there are few survivors. The fate of the city is determined at the Potsdam Conference
52min
May 7, 2020
