1.2 - The Halbe Pocket: April 16th - April 20th

The Red Army launches its final assault on Berlin, and the German
9th Army, led by General Busse, is tasked with defending the line
during the Battle of the Seelow Heights.


However, rapid Soviet advances elsewhere threaten the
encirclement of Busse’s men… 

Map: Here is an overview of the German and
Soviet forces on the eve of the assault on Berlin, including the
various major offensives which are launched as part of ‘Operation
Berlin’.

Map: Here is a map giving the approximate route
the German 9th Army took between mid-April and early May 1945.
The precise movements of all units within the army cannot be
traced exactly, therefore this map only serves as a rough guide
to help you follow the events covered in the series.

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