WW2: Battle of

Berlin
Malachai Tello INFOGRAPHIC

What was the Battle of Berlin? Was

there casualties?
The Battle of Berlin was a strategic offensice
operation by the Soviet Union, it was known as
the Fall of Berlin to invade and take control of
Berlin. The Battle lasted from April 20 to May 2,
1945. In fighting for Berlin, the Soveits lost
81,116 who were reported killed/missing.

Strategy?
The 'Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation' was a Soviet
operation which had two fronts attacking from the east and
south to capture Berlin while a third front overran the
German forces in the area to the north of Berlin

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MP-40
What weapons
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were used?
Only 42,095 rifles, 773 sub-machine
guns, 1,953 light machine guns, 263
heavy machine guns were avalibale,
these included guns like the PPSh-
41, PPS-43, MP-40, Karabiner 98k

What countries were involved?/ What

were the army numbers?
The battle was primarily fought between the German Army
and the Soviet Army. The Soviet army drastically
outnumbered the Germans. The Soviets had over 2,500,000
soldiers, 7,500 aircraft, and 6,250 tanks. The Germans had

around 1,000,000 soldiers, 2,200 aircraft, and 1,500 tanks

which isn't even half of their opposing side.

Outcome of the battle

The Soviets won the battle and in the
Soviet victory they finshed off Nazi
Germany and captured the city of Berlin
defeating the Third Reich and ending
WW2 in europe