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Fall of Berlin

In 1945, the Red Army occupied part of Berlin as World War II came to an end.

Witness speaks to one German woman about life in the city under the Soviet troops.

In 1945, the Red Army occupied part of Berlin as World War II came to an end.

Witness speaks to one German woman about life in the city under the Soviet troops.

(Photo: A Russian soldier on horseback supervising German prisoners of war as they drive a herd of cattle past Stettiner Railway Station on the way to Russia, 23rd October 1945.
(Credit: George Konig/Keystone/Getty Images)

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