Red army soldiers raising the soviet flag over the reichstag in berlin, germany, april 30, 1945, photo taken by vladimir grebnev.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Accessed Apr 16, 2019.
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Author: Zach Hummel

Interviewer: Allyson Scott

 

The Battle of Berlin became a turning point in the grand scheme of global politics. This battle is precursored by the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Invasion of Normandy, which set the stage for the ferocity of the Battle of Berlin. The fall of this German city led the world into the Cold War and changed politics forever!