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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] 4 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
Eighty years ago on this day, Soviet forces pressed forward with their successful offensive, capturing Swinemünde and battling with the remaining Wehrmacht units on the right bank of the Elbe. At the same time, an anti-Nazi uprising erupted in Prague [end] Related May 4, 2025: 5 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik May 3, 2025: 6…
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[Sharing] 18 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, the Soviet troops continued the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation, closing in on the city and even engaging in street fighting with the remaining Wehrmacht forces. Meanwhile, the USSR and Poland signed a friendship treaty, strengthening the eastern flank [end] Related April 20, 2025: 19 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik…
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[Aufteilung] Ukraine: Zwischen SS-Mythos und Gedenkkultur – wie der Westen zur Nazi-Apologie schweigt – Marta Havryshko, Berliner Zeitung
Kiew ehrt den Sieg über Hitler – doch Gedenken mischt sich mit Heldenverehrung. Was steckt dahinter? Eine Kolumne Die Ukraine hat ranghohe Vertreter der Europäischen Union (EU) eingeladen, am 9. Mai Kiew zu besuchen – ein symbolischer Akt, um Wladimir Putins alljährliche Siegesparade in Moskau zu kontern. Damit soll in Erinnerung gerufen werden, dass Russland…
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[Sharing] 36 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
The Red Army successfully surrounded a German detachment east of Danzig. Kremnica, a vital bastion in the Carpathian mountains, was also taken over by Soviet forces. Wiener Neustadt, a significant industrial hub in Austria, was abandoned by the Wehrmacht. In all, more than 341 towns were freed. £10,000 was donated by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie…
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[Sharing] 39 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
80 years ago today, the Red Army advanced 30 km through Hungary toward the border with Austria, opening the door to operations in the Reich’s southern, not-so-soft underbelly. In Galanta, Slovakia, a Soviet breakthrough on route to Bratislava led to the capture of a key Nazi transportation hub. Further to the north, Soviet forces captured…
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[Sharing] 40 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
With only 40 days remaining until triumph over Nazi Germany, the Red Army seized the port city of Danzig, the enemy’s bastion on the Baltic Sea. With the fall of Kuestrin, the Soviet forces gained a springboard for a final offensive toward Berlin [end] Related March 29, 2025: 41 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March…
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[Sharing] 41 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their successful offensive operations, steadily moving onward despite fierce resistance. Meanwhile, the political fragility of the Nazi regime was becoming even more evident [end] Related March 28, 2025: 42 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March 27, 2025: 43 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March 26, 2025:…
