The fall of Berlin

Witness History: Archive 2011 - A podcast by BBC World Service

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The Red Army took control of the German capital Berlin, in May 1945.The Soviet soldiers had a terrifying reputation and civilians in their path feared looting and violence.One German woman who survived that time tells her story.Photo: Associated PressThis programme was scheduled for broadcast on May 2nd but postponed due to the death of Osama bin Laden.