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World War II: The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin.

Historical image related to World War II: The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin. from May 2, 1945

Soviet Union

Country in Eurasia (1922–1991)

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), commonly known as the Soviet Union, was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 until it dissolved in 1991. During its existence, it was the largest country by area, extending across eleven time zones and…
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Battle of Berlin

Last major offensive of the European theatre of World War II

The Battle of Berlin, designated as the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation by the Soviet Union, and also known as the Fall of Berlin, was one of the last major offensives of the European theatre of World War II.
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