Berlin: The Downfall, 1945 by Antony Beevor
The book provides a detailed account of the final months of World War II, focusing on the Battle of Berlin. It chronicles the brutal and chaotic fall of Berlin, the capital of the Third Reich, to the Soviet Red Army in 1945. The narrative presents a grim picture of the atrocities committed by both the German and Soviet forces, the mass suicides by the German populace, and the horrific conditions of the city during the siege. It also explores the political maneuvers behind the scenes, offering insights into the decisions and actions of key figures like Hitler, Stalin, and Churchill.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 92nd on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)