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Possibly the closest WWII tank duel ever captured on film. An American M26 Pershing engages a German Panther tank in the streets of Cologne, March 1945. #WW2


Der 2. Weltkrieg war für mich immer schwarz-weiß und weit weg.🎞️ Diese Farbaufnahmen mit echtem Klang ändern alles. Ohne den Grauschleier wird Geschichte zur Gegenwart. Keine Distanz mehr, nur noch die rohe, erschütternde Realität. Es war nicht weit weg. Es war echt.💔 #WW2


This day in 1943, Nazi Germany announced the discovery of mass graves of Polish officers in the Katyn Forest near Smolensk, executed by Soviet forces. The Soviet government rejected these claims, asserting that the prisoners had been executed by German forces in 1941. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1943, Nazi Germany announced the discovery of mass graves of Polish officers in the Katyn Forest near Smolensk, executed by Soviet forces. The Soviet government rejected these claims, asserting that the prisoners had been executed by German forces in 1941. #WW2

Good day. During the construction of the S8 expressway in Poland, the remains of a 1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 version F or G were discovered. The photo shows archaeologists working to recover a fragment of the engine, landing gear and equipment. 1/2 #WW2 #History #Aviation

ArkadiuszMolis1's tweet image. Good day. During the construction of the S8 expressway in Poland, the remains of a 1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 version F or G were discovered. The photo shows archaeologists working to recover a fragment of the engine, landing gear and equipment. 1/2 #WW2 #History #Aviation

Paratroopers of Easy Company, 506th PIR, the real "Band of Brothers", in the square of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, D-Day +1. Front, left to right: Forrest Guth, Frank Mellet, David Morris, Daniel West, Floyd Talbert and C.T. Smith. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. Paratroopers of Easy Company, 506th PIR, the real "Band of Brothers", in the square of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, D-Day +1.

Front, left to right: Forrest Guth, Frank Mellet, David Morris, Daniel West, Floyd Talbert and C.T. Smith. #WW2

Original color photo taken during the Battle of Stalingrad. The image shows German soldiers of the 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) preparing for an assault on the industrial district in northern Stalingrad, Oct 1942. The entire division was annihilated by Jan 43. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. Original color photo taken during the Battle of Stalingrad.

The image shows German soldiers of the 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) preparing for an assault on the industrial district in northern Stalingrad, Oct 1942. 

The entire division was annihilated by Jan 43. #WW2

Original color footage of German forces on the Oder Front, March 1945. A line held together by improvised troops, teenagers and older men with scarce equipment, waiting for the final Soviet onslaught. #WW2


North of Cologne, Germany, a knocked out American M26 Pershing tank, hit by a Nashorn tank destroyer, March 1945. The projectile penetrated the lower front armor, passed between the driver's legs and set the turret on fire. The entire crew bailed out safely. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. North of Cologne, Germany, a knocked out American M26 Pershing tank, hit by a Nashorn tank destroyer, March 1945. 

The projectile penetrated the lower front armor, passed between the driver's legs and set the turret on fire. The entire crew bailed out safely. #WW2

This day in 1945, SS-Obergruppenführer Steiner refused to attack with Army Detachment upon realizing his units were inadequate and understrength to counterattack at Berlin. Hitler fell into a tearful rage against his generals, and declared that the war was lost. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, SS-Obergruppenführer Steiner refused to attack with Army Detachment upon realizing his units were inadequate and understrength to counterattack at Berlin. Hitler fell into a tearful rage against his generals, and declared that the war was lost. #WW2

This day in 1945, Josef Kramer, former commander of Auschwitz-Birkenau, was captured during his command over the Bergen-Belsen camp, where he remained even when the British arrived. Kramer was sentenced to death on 17 November 1945, hanged at Hamelin prison. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, Josef Kramer, former commander of Auschwitz-Birkenau, was captured during his command over the Bergen-Belsen camp, where he remained even when the British arrived.

Kramer was sentenced to death on 17 November 1945, hanged at Hamelin prison. #WW2

XIX Katyn Shadow March in Warsaw Annual march commemorating the victims of the Katyn Massacre, family missing in Siberia, unknown graves and Gulag labor camps 1939-1956. Polish citizens and their families slave labor to death by the USSR and NKVD during WW2 1/2 #History #WW2


This day in 1945, SS-Reichsführer Himmler contacted the western Allies to negotiate for a peace agreement. He claimed that Hitler would be dead within a few days, and hoped that the British and Americans would fight the Soviets alongside what remained of the Wehrmacht. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, SS-Reichsführer Himmler contacted the western Allies to negotiate for a peace agreement.

He claimed that Hitler would be dead within a few days, and hoped that the British and Americans would fight the Soviets alongside what remained of the Wehrmacht. #WW2

This day in 1945, "day of the great jet massacre", Allied aircraft shot down approx. 31 German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. The loss proves fatal to the Luftwaffe and the defense of Berlin is abandoned. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, "day of the great jet massacre", Allied aircraft shot down approx. 31 German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. The loss proves fatal to the Luftwaffe and the defense of Berlin is abandoned. #WW2

This day in 1942, Operation Abercrombie, a British special forces and Canadian reconnaissance raid on Hardelot in German-occupied northern France, led by Lord Lovat. The raid was largely unopposed but, on review, the benefits were thought not to have been worth the effort. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1942, Operation Abercrombie, a British special forces and Canadian reconnaissance raid on Hardelot in German-occupied northern France, led by Lord Lovat.

The raid was largely unopposed but, on review, the benefits were thought not to have been worth the effort. #WW2

This day in 1941, fearing that Britain might be invaded, the US Army Air Corps requested designs for a bomber capable of carrying out missions against Europe directly from the US. The chosen design, the B-36 Peacemaker, however, would not be completed until 1946. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1941, fearing that Britain might be invaded, the US Army Air Corps requested designs for a bomber capable of carrying out missions against Europe directly from the US. The chosen design, the B-36 Peacemaker, however, would not be completed until 1946. #WW2

Historical festivals are boring. Today in Poland at the Głogów Historical Festival, a WW2 tank race! T-34-85 vs Sherman M4A1 vs StuG III G. Next time there will be more WW2 tanks ^^ No matter who won, it's fun. A scene straight out of Girls und Panzer ^^ 1/2 #WW2 #Tanks #History


This day in 1945, Hermann Göring sent the so-called Göring Telegram, a message asking for permission to assume leadership of the Third Reich. Interpreting the telegram as an act of treason, Hitler relieved Göring of his official titles and ordered his arrest. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, Hermann Göring sent the so-called Göring Telegram, a message asking for permission to assume leadership of the Third Reich. 

Interpreting the telegram as an act of treason, Hitler relieved Göring of his official titles and ordered his arrest. #WW2

This day in 1945, troops of the US 9th Armored Division liberated Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, one of the most noted German Army prisoner-of-war camps for captured enemy officers. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, troops of the US 9th Armored Division liberated Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, one of the most noted German Army prisoner-of-war camps for captured enemy officers. #WW2

One of the most significant pieces of film footage captured during the D-Day landings. Recorded from within a landing craft, it shows Canadian soldiers of the North Shore Regiment as they disembark onto Juno Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944. #WW2


Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos. On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_… #WarCrimes

Simon_A_Wood's tweet image. Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos.

On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_…

#WarCrimes

Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos. On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_… #WarCrimes

Simon_A_Wood's tweet image. Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos.

On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_…

#WarCrimes

Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos. On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_… #WarCrimes

Simon_A_Wood's tweet image. Computer graphics or AI can easily fake videos.

On the other hand, it is well documented that #Japan killed 20+ MILLION PEOPLE in #WW2:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_…

#WarCrimes

🆂🅾🅴 & 🅰🅽🆉🅰🅲🆂 SOE supported British, Greek and ANZAC troops during the Battle of Crete in 1941 and subsequent evacuation of Allied forces. SOE later kidnapped General Heinrich Kreipe from Crete on 4 February 1944. #AnzacDay #SOE #WW2 🇳🇿 🇦🇺 🇬🇷 🇬🇧 x.com/RoyalFamily/st…

Today is #ANZACDay – which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

RoyalFamily's tweet image. Today is #ANZACDay – which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.


#ANZAC #WW2 We remember the fight against fascism.


25th April 1945 The Luftwaffe recorded its final victories of the War, with Me262 jet aircraft shooting down 5 American bombers over Aussig, (modern day Czech Republic). #WW2 #Worldwar2 #history


#WeWereAllies 🌟 On April 25, 1945, a landmark event took place in history of anti-Hitler coalition and #WW2 — near the German town of Torgau, just 100 kilometers from Berlin, on the Elbe River, Soviet soldiers shook hands with their American brothers-in-arms, marking the

rusfao's tweet image. #WeWereAllies

🌟 On April 25, 1945, a landmark event took place in history of anti-Hitler coalition and #WW2 — near the German town of Torgau, just 100 kilometers from Berlin, on the Elbe River, Soviet soldiers shook hands with their American brothers-in-arms, marking the

Stop trying to rewrite history & infiltrate our cultural space. In #WW1, it was Palestine not Israel In #WW2, Aussies fought against genocide; Zionist Israel is charged with genocide in Gaza


this is not #WW2 @USNavy this is #WW3 why are you squandering the hordes of plenty that we habe especially food real life food were not on reserved time were literally gaining time


#WeWereAllies 🤝 On April 25, 1945, a landmark event took place in history of anti-Hitler coalition & #WW2 — near the German town of Torgau, Soviet soldiers shook hands with their American brothers-in-arms, marking the imminent collapse of Nazi Germany #Victory81

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🤝 On April 25, 1945, a landmark event took place in history of anti-Hitler coalition & #WW2 — near the German town of Torgau, Soviet soldiers shook hands with their American brothers-in-arms, marking the imminent collapse of Nazi Germany

#Victory81

April 25, 2026 Gen. Patton quotation of the day: “Every last damn man in the mess hall, even the one who boils the water to keep us from getting the GI shits, has a job to do.” (3rd Army Speech cont.) #ww2 #war #leadershipdevelopment #leadership


🅿🅰🆃 🅻🅸🅽🅴 He joins an escape line which he soon leads and is named the 'Pat Line' after his alias, Patrick "Pat" O'Leary. This line carries over 600 escapees to neutral Spain and back to Britain. He is later captured but survives the war. #AlbertGuérisse #PatLine #WW2 3/3

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He joins an escape line which he soon leads and is named the 'Pat Line' after his alias, Patrick "Pat" O'Leary. This line carries over 600 escapees to neutral Spain and back to Britain. He is later captured but survives the war. #AlbertGuérisse #PatLine #WW2 3/3

🆂🅰🅸🅽🆃-🅷🅸🅿🅿🅾🅻🆈🆃🅴-🅳🆄-🅵🅾🆁🆃 He is sent to the camp for British military prisoners at Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort near Nîmes. He escapes in early June 1941 with the assistance of fellow British officers. #AlbertGuérisse #SaintHippolyteDuFort #WW2 2/3

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He is sent to the camp for British military prisoners at Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort near Nîmes. He escapes in early June 1941 with the assistance of fellow British officers. #AlbertGuérisse #SaintHippolyteDuFort #WW2 2/3

Rdv a 14h30 a Moisdon pour l'arrivée de la flamme de la mémoire et la commémoration de l'internement des tsiganes 🔥 #loireatlantique #tsiganes #ww2 #internement

picnicstudio's tweet image. Rdv a 14h30 a Moisdon pour l'arrivée de la flamme de la mémoire et la commémoration de l'internement des tsiganes 🔥

#loireatlantique #tsiganes #ww2 #internement
picnicstudio's tweet image. Rdv a 14h30 a Moisdon pour l'arrivée de la flamme de la mémoire et la commémoration de l'internement des tsiganes 🔥

#loireatlantique #tsiganes #ww2 #internement
picnicstudio's tweet image. Rdv a 14h30 a Moisdon pour l'arrivée de la flamme de la mémoire et la commémoration de l'internement des tsiganes 🔥

#loireatlantique #tsiganes #ww2 #internement

'a must read...opens up a passage of history that seems overlooked in the West.' Reader review 'The characters along with the environment, were well portrayed and the storyline flawless.' Reader review #WW2 mybook.to/EnemysWife

swiftstory's tweet image. 'a must read...opens up a passage of history that seems overlooked in the West.' Reader review
'The characters along with the environment, were well portrayed and the storyline flawless.' Reader review
#WW2 
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WW2 Swedish air force flying jacket in remarkable condition. Unit 179 Open until 5pm ##ww2 #swedishairforce #ww2flyingjacket #astraantiquescentre

astraantiques's tweet image. WW2 Swedish air force flying jacket in remarkable condition. Unit 179
Open until 5pm 
##ww2 #swedishairforce #ww2flyingjacket #astraantiquescentre
astraantiques's tweet image. WW2 Swedish air force flying jacket in remarkable condition. Unit 179
Open until 5pm 
##ww2 #swedishairforce #ww2flyingjacket #astraantiquescentre
astraantiques's tweet image. WW2 Swedish air force flying jacket in remarkable condition. Unit 179
Open until 5pm 
##ww2 #swedishairforce #ww2flyingjacket #astraantiquescentre
astraantiques's tweet image. WW2 Swedish air force flying jacket in remarkable condition. Unit 179
Open until 5pm 
##ww2 #swedishairforce #ww2flyingjacket #astraantiquescentre

L'histoire du pacte germano-soviétique, partie 16: la lettre de LITVINOV Vidéo complète : youtu.be/PzxIotiUDSs?is… #ww2 #urss #annielacroixriz #allemagne🇩🇪 #france


In wartorn Yugoslavia commando & SOE operative Guy Barclay had an impossible choice to make. Years later and close to death, he sends his granddaughter to find out what happened to the women he left behind: mybook.to/AnIslandOfSecr… #SagaSaturday #WW2 #HistFic #99p #FamilySecrets

JaneCable's tweet image. In wartorn Yugoslavia commando & SOE operative Guy Barclay had an impossible choice to make. Years later and close to death, he sends his granddaughter to find out what happened to the women he left behind:
mybook.to/AnIslandOfSecr…
#SagaSaturday #WW2 #HistFic #99p #FamilySecrets

25 April 1945 The German forces surrendered to Italian partisans on what is known as the Italian “Day of Liberation”. On the same day, Mussolini’s puppet Italian government (the Salò Republic) fell from power and the Italian dictator went on the run. #WW2 #HistoryMatters

atticusfinch104's tweet image. 25 April 1945

The German forces surrendered to Italian partisans on what is known as the Italian “Day of Liberation”. 

On the same day, Mussolini’s puppet Italian government (the Salò Republic) fell from power and the Italian dictator went on the run.

#WW2 #HistoryMatters

Tijdens #WW2 was #voedsel in #Nederland schaars. Daarom voerde de overheid (okt, 1939) “voedsel op de bon” in, ook wel #rantsoenering genoemd. #Huisvrouwen stonden uren in de rij voor winkels en het knippen/plakken van bonnen was een #dagtaak. #geschiedenis #history

RosellaDeen's tweet image. Tijdens #WW2 was #voedsel in #Nederland schaars. Daarom voerde de overheid (okt, 1939) “voedsel op de bon” in, ook wel #rantsoenering genoemd. #Huisvrouwen stonden uren in de rij voor winkels en het knippen/plakken van bonnen was een #dagtaak. #geschiedenis #history

Paratroopers of Easy Company, 506th PIR, the real "Band of Brothers", in the square of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, D-Day +1. Front, left to right: Forrest Guth, Frank Mellet, David Morris, Daniel West, Floyd Talbert and C.T. Smith. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. Paratroopers of Easy Company, 506th PIR, the real "Band of Brothers", in the square of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, D-Day +1.

Front, left to right: Forrest Guth, Frank Mellet, David Morris, Daniel West, Floyd Talbert and C.T. Smith. #WW2

This day in 1943, Nazi Germany announced the discovery of mass graves of Polish officers in the Katyn Forest near Smolensk, executed by Soviet forces. The Soviet government rejected these claims, asserting that the prisoners had been executed by German forces in 1941. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1943, Nazi Germany announced the discovery of mass graves of Polish officers in the Katyn Forest near Smolensk, executed by Soviet forces. The Soviet government rejected these claims, asserting that the prisoners had been executed by German forces in 1941. #WW2

Original color photo taken during the Battle of Stalingrad. The image shows German soldiers of the 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) preparing for an assault on the industrial district in northern Stalingrad, Oct 1942. The entire division was annihilated by Jan 43. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. Original color photo taken during the Battle of Stalingrad.

The image shows German soldiers of the 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) preparing for an assault on the industrial district in northern Stalingrad, Oct 1942. 

The entire division was annihilated by Jan 43. #WW2

Turns out some madlad on Pinterest already developed a modernized Bren LMG - kaisercatcinema.com/s/about-ww2044 #british #ww2 #althistory #gunmod

kaisercatcinema's tweet image. Turns out some madlad on Pinterest already developed a modernized Bren LMG - kaisercatcinema.com/s/about-ww2044 #british #ww2 #althistory #gunmod

Good day. During the construction of the S8 expressway in Poland, the remains of a 1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 version F or G were discovered. The photo shows archaeologists working to recover a fragment of the engine, landing gear and equipment. 1/2 #WW2 #History #Aviation

ArkadiuszMolis1's tweet image. Good day. During the construction of the S8 expressway in Poland, the remains of a 1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 version F or G were discovered. The photo shows archaeologists working to recover a fragment of the engine, landing gear and equipment. 1/2 #WW2 #History #Aviation

This day in 1943, Jewish resistance began the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to oppose Nazi Germany's final effort to transport the remaining population to death camps. In the end, 13,000 Jews were killed, 50,000 residents were captured and shipped to concentration camps. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1943, Jewish resistance began the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to oppose Nazi Germany's final effort to transport the remaining population to death camps. In the end, 13,000 Jews were killed, 50,000 residents were captured and shipped to concentration camps. #WW2

This day in 1945, troops of the British 11th Armoured Division liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The British discovered approx. 60,000 prisoners inside, and another 13,000 corpses lying around the camp. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, troops of the British 11th Armoured Division liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The British discovered approx. 60,000 prisoners inside, and another 13,000 corpses lying around the camp. #WW2

This day in 1945, SS-Reichsführer Himmler contacted the western Allies to negotiate for a peace agreement. He claimed that Hitler would be dead within a few days, and hoped that the British and Americans would fight the Soviets alongside what remained of the Wehrmacht. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, SS-Reichsführer Himmler contacted the western Allies to negotiate for a peace agreement.

He claimed that Hitler would be dead within a few days, and hoped that the British and Americans would fight the Soviets alongside what remained of the Wehrmacht. #WW2

April 1️⃣1️⃣ marks the International Day of Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps. This Day symbolises solidarity & resistance against all forms of violence, discrimination, & genocide, and calls on to prevent the recurrence of terrible tragedy of #WW2. t.me/MFARussia/29167

mfa_russia's tweet image. April 1️⃣1️⃣ marks the International Day of Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps.

This Day symbolises solidarity & resistance against all forms of violence, discrimination, & genocide, and calls on to prevent the recurrence of terrible tragedy of #WW2.

t.me/MFARussia/29167

This day in 1945, American troops captured an intact V-weapon plant in Nordhausen, Germany. US engineers moved swiftly to secure rocket components, technical data, and equipment before the area was handed over to Soviet forces. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, American troops captured an intact V-weapon plant in Nordhausen, Germany. US engineers moved swiftly to secure rocket components, technical data, and equipment before the area was handed over to Soviet forces. #WW2

This day in 1945, Josef Kramer, former commander of Auschwitz-Birkenau, was captured during his command over the Bergen-Belsen camp, where he remained even when the British arrived. Kramer was sentenced to death on 17 November 1945, hanged at Hamelin prison. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, Josef Kramer, former commander of Auschwitz-Birkenau, was captured during his command over the Bergen-Belsen camp, where he remained even when the British arrived.

Kramer was sentenced to death on 17 November 1945, hanged at Hamelin prison. #WW2

This day in 1945, Soviet and Polish forces broke through German defenses at the Seelow Heights, the last major barrier before Berlin. After 3 days of intense fighting, the breakthrough came at a heavy cost with around 42,000 soldiers killed. The road to Berlin lay open. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, Soviet and Polish forces broke through German defenses at the Seelow Heights, the last major barrier before Berlin. After 3 days of intense fighting, the breakthrough came at a heavy cost with around 42,000 soldiers killed. The road to Berlin lay open. #WW2

#Victory81 🎖 On April 13, 1945, #Vienna was liberated from the Nazi invaders by the Red Army during #WW2. ❗️ The swift & selfless actions of the Soviet soldiers-liberators prevented Nazi criminals from destroying one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. t.me/MFARussia/29225

mfa_russia's tweet image. #Victory81

🎖 On April 13, 1945, #Vienna was liberated from the Nazi invaders by the Red Army during #WW2.

❗️ The swift & selfless actions of the Soviet soldiers-liberators prevented Nazi criminals from destroying one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

t.me/MFARussia/29225

American paratrooper Harry Hudec, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. Harry fought during the D-Day landings, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge and the campaign in Nazi Germany. Harry passed away in 2007 at the age of 85. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. American paratrooper Harry Hudec, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. 

Harry fought during the D-Day landings, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge and the campaign in Nazi Germany. Harry passed away in 2007 at the age of 85. #WW2

This day in 1945, the Battle of Halbe began. The German 9th Army, encircled southeast of Berlin, attempted a breakout westward to surrender to the Western Allies. Only a fraction, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, managed to escape destruction. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, the Battle of Halbe began. The German 9th Army, encircled southeast of Berlin, attempted a breakout westward to surrender to the Western Allies.

Only a fraction, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, managed to escape destruction. #WW2

This day in 1945, the Berlin Philharmonic gave its final performance of the Nazi era, with various members of the military and political elite in attendance. The concert concluded with the finale of Richard Wagner's Götterdämmerung. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, the Berlin Philharmonic gave its final performance of the Nazi era, with various members of the military and political elite in attendance. The concert concluded with the finale of Richard Wagner's Götterdämmerung. #WW2

This day in 1945, American and Soviet troops meet at the Elbe River near Torgau, cutting Nazi Germany in half and sealing its fate. A rare moment of unity before a divided world followed. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, American and Soviet troops meet at the Elbe River near Torgau, cutting Nazi Germany in half and sealing its fate. A rare moment of unity before a divided world followed. #WW2

This day in 1945, the Amersfoort transit camp was handed over to the Red Cross. Just weeks later, on May 7th, Canadian forces officially liberated it. Between 1941–1945, around 37,000 people passed through the camp, including Soviet prisoners. At least 650 did not survive. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, the Amersfoort transit camp was handed over to the Red Cross. Just weeks later, on May 7th, Canadian forces officially liberated it.

Between 1941–1945, around 37,000 people passed through the camp, including Soviet prisoners. At least 650 did not survive. #WW2

This day in 1945, "day of the great jet massacre", Allied aircraft shot down approx. 31 German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. The loss proves fatal to the Luftwaffe and the defense of Berlin is abandoned. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, "day of the great jet massacre", Allied aircraft shot down approx. 31 German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. The loss proves fatal to the Luftwaffe and the defense of Berlin is abandoned. #WW2

This day in 1945, SS-Obergruppenführer Steiner refused to attack with Army Detachment upon realizing his units were inadequate and understrength to counterattack at Berlin. Hitler fell into a tearful rage against his generals, and declared that the war was lost. #WW2

WWIIpix's tweet image. This day in 1945, SS-Obergruppenführer Steiner refused to attack with Army Detachment upon realizing his units were inadequate and understrength to counterattack at Berlin. Hitler fell into a tearful rage against his generals, and declared that the war was lost. #WW2

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