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[Sharing] Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day in 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered, marking the end of WWII in Europe. The Red Army’s heroic efforts led to: Fighting continued into late May, with over 1.3 million German soldiers surrendering to Soviet forces. The cost of freedom was immense: over one million Soviet soldiers gave their lives across Europe [end] Related…
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[Sharing] 1 Day to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops liberated Dresden, the capital of Saxony, crossed the Ore Mountains and attacked the headquarters of Army Group Center, forcing its top brass to flee. Meanwhile, the second act of unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany was signed – this time, in the presence of Georgy Zhukov, deputy supreme…
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[Sharing] 21 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their advancing, consolidating efforts. The Red Army started the last push towards Berlin after liberating the German city of Forst, with 21 days left to the ultimate victory over Nazis [end] Related April 17, 2025: 22 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik April 16, 2025: 23 Days…
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[Sharing] 22 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their advancing, consolidating efforts. While surrounded Nazi forces in the Ruhr surrendered in large numbers, the Red Army breached the enemy’s lines at the Neisse River with just 22 days remaining till Victory [end] Related April 16, 2025: 23 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik April 15,…
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[Sharing] 24 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
Just 24 days before the triumph over Nazi Germany, the Red Army achieved a significant milestone by completing the Vienna Strategic Offensive Operation. This successful campaign resulted in the liberation of Hungary and eastern Austria from fascist forces [end] Related April 14, 2025: 25 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik April 13, 2025: 26 Days to…
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[Sharing] 25 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their advancing, consolidating efforts. Meanwhile, the East Prussian Operation was reaching its climax as the Wehrmacht’s Army Group South became completely encircled by Soviet forces. Nazi Germany was spiraling down towards complete political and military collapse [end] Related April 13, 2025: 26 Days to Victory Day…
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[Sharing] 26 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day, 80 years ago, the Soviet troops liberated Vienna, the capital of Austria, after 7 days of fighting. The city siege was sealed with the bold operation when the Soviet landing force seized control over the bridge in the heart of enemy lines and held it for two days, disrupting the Wehrmacht’s logistics…
