{"product_id":"battle-of-berlin-world-war-ii-a-history-from-beginning-to-end-paperback","title":"Battle of Berlin - World War II: A History From Beginning to End - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHourly History\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the remarkable history of the Battle of Berlin...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Battle of Berlin was a monumental battle between two adversaries who despised one another. For the Russians who had endured the horrific suffering and loss of lives in defending their nation against the Nazi invasion, the opportunity for vengeance seemed as if fate was on their side. For the German civilians who remained in Berlin, the approach of the Red Army invoked terror. The Germans hoped that the Americans would reach them first; they would have preferred to surrender to the Americans. But the Russians were advancing swiftly from the east, and by April of 1945, the Battle of Berlin was underway. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHitler died by his own hand on April 30, and the Third Reich was crumbling. The loss of life on both sides was catastrophic, but the Germans had no way of replacing the defenders of the city, and on May 2, Berlin surrendered to the Soviet forces intent on retaliation. The Russians attempted to provide services and food to the starving Germans, but not all of the Russian soldiers were inspired by compassion or altruism. Looting and rape replaced law in the city, and more than 100,000 women of Berlin were raped by Allied soldiers. By the time the Americans and British arrived, the scars of the Russian occupation were seared upon the memories of the German people. The country and its capital would be divided, and the Soviet presence would remain in the country for decades, a bitter reminder that Adolf Hitler's grand promises of glory had brought Germany to defeat. World War II came to an end in 1945, but for the Germans, their nation became a sacrifice to the Cold War which took its place. \u003ci\u003eSeries Information: World War 2 Battles Book 9\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover topics such as: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Stalingrad to Berlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle of the Oder-Neisse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Russians Enter Berlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Days of Adolf Hitler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rape of Berlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo if you want a concise and informative book on the Battle of Berlin, scroll up and click \"Buy now\".\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52627264274739,"sku":"9781792727450","price":20.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/cse45uGl869781792727450.webp?v=1783490435","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/battle-of-berlin-world-war-ii-a-history-from-beginning-to-end-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}