ABSTRACT

The soldiers of the Red Army identified the Reichstag as the victor's prize to be taken in Berlin. This account of the battle lays the many myths created by Soviet propaganda after the event to rest and details what exactly happened as the Red Army and the Allies raced to be the first at the Reichstag.

chapter 1|10 pages

The Goal

chapter 2|18 pages

Berlin

chapter 3|11 pages

The Russians Are Coming!

chapter 4|24 pages

Encirclement

chapter 5|13 pages

Siege Preparations

chapter 6|23 pages

Encirclement Completed

chapter 7|53 pages

The Noose Tightens

chapter 8|25 pages

No Relief

chapter 9|21 pages

The Last Round

chapter 10|21 pages

Ultimate Victory