With defeat now inevitable for the Germans and the Soviet capture of Berlin all but complete, General Weidling enters into final surrender negotiations with the Soviets.

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Map: Here is a map showing the route taken by Mohnke’s breakout group. (Source: akg-images / Peter Palm).

With the rapidly diminishing Berlin garrison forces trapped in an ever-decreasing pocket in the centre of the city, Goebbels, as the new Chancellor, decides to start negotiating with the Soviets.

The Red Army launches its long-awaited assault on the Reichstag. But all Stalin wants to know is whether or not the building will be captured before May Day…

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Red Army forces brave fire and fury as they launch their assault across the Landwehr Canal, whilst Soviet riflemen establish a foothold in the Diplomatic Quarter after successfully crossing the Moltkebridge.

Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.

With the Berlin garrison forces unable to stop the Soviet advance, the Red Army stands poised to launch a three-pronged assault on the Zitadelle district.

Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.

Rumours circulate amongst the Berlin garrison forces regarding the possibility of General Wenck’s 12th Army coming to save the city.

Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.

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In a desperate attempt to resupply the beleaguered Berlin garrison, an airstrip is constructed in the Tiergarten park. However the airstrip fails to live up to expectations…

Fighting rages throughout the city as the Berlin garrison struggles to counter the combined forces of two Red Army Fronts.

The Berlin garrison is bolstered by the deployment of the 56th Panzer Corps around the city, whilst more badly-needed reinforcements arrive in the city in the form of French SS volunteers.

Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.