at every corner to ensure no escapes or entries from any side. On April 15, Stalin’s men pounded the city for a half hour with no response from the Germans. All during the battle, the civilians of Berlin were at work and children attending school but with much struggle.
The fighting continued but stalled on April 20th for Hitler’s birthday when he came out from underground for a parade in his honor. He wished the troops good luck, bid them farewell, and retreated to his underground safe haven. In mockery of his birthday, all sides attacked as well as American’s bombing the city.
April 30th, Hitler and mistress Eva Braun committed suicide in his room. They were found shortly after and buried. By May 2nd, Berlin crossed the front lines and surrendered to the Soviets. The two sides attempted in negotiating but failed, forcing the Germans to give in. Had this battle not occurred, the world could be in many states whether those states be peaceful or violent is difficult to determine.