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29.09.2025
34 Minuten
American forces have captured most of Leipzig, but key
strongholds throughout the city remain in German hands.
For example, at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a German garrison led
by the fanatical Colonel Von Poncet refuses to surrender, leading
to a tense stand-off with the Americans…
Dates covered: 19th - 20th of April 1945.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the
important locations featured in the series.
American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview.
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Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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22.09.2025
56 Minuten
With Leipzig surrounded on all sides by American forces, the US
2nd Infantry Division and the 69th Infantry Division launch their
assault on the city.
In the face of such unrelenting American military strength, one
of Leipzig’s leaders tries to surrender the city…with farcical
results.
Date covered: 18th of April 1945.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the
important locations featured in the series.
American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview.
Robert Capa’s “Last Man To Die” photo.
More Battle of Leipzig photos from Robert Capa.
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Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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15.09.2025
45 Minuten
April 1945: American forces, led by US V Corps,
advance across central Germany, seeking to crush the Third Reich
once and for all.
With Leipzig now clearly within the crosshairs of the Americans,
the city's military and civil leadership panic over how exactly
to defend Leipzig from the impending American attack…
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the
important locations featured in the series.
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Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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08.09.2025
43 Minuten
An introduction to the Battle of Leipzig, including an overview
of the importance of the city to the Third Reich’s war
effort.
In this episode I also outline the military situation facing the
Americans in Germany in 1945 - and how that directly impacted the
subsequent American decision to assault (and capture)
Leipzig.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the
important locations featured in the series.
Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle Of The Nations
monument).
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Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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28.07.2025
56 Minuten
With defeat now inevitable for the Germans and the Soviet capture
of Berlin all but complete, General Weidling enters into final
surrender negotiations with the Soviets.
In the meantime, the breakout groups continue in their attempt to
fight their way out of the capital.
Epilogue: Once the fighting ends, the victors,
the defeated, and the people of Berlin, all take stock after the
battle.
Berliners who survived the battle, are now subjected to a new
struggle, as their city lies in ruins.
And from the rubble, a new Berlin will arise…
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the
important locations featured in the series.
Map: Here is a map showing the route taken by
Mohnke’s breakout group. (Source: akg-images / Peter Palm).
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Sources used for the series:
Anonymous, A Woman In Berlin, Virago, 2011.
Anthony Beevor, Berlin: The Downfall 1945, Viking Penguin,
2002.
Tony Le Tissier, The Battle of Berlin, The History Press Ltd,
2008.
Roger Moorhouse, Berlin At War, Vintage, 2011.
Cornelius Ryan, The Last Battle, Simon & Schuster,
1966.
Volker Ulrich, 8 Days In May, Penguin, 2022.
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A weekly podcast exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of
the Second World War, with a particular focus on the Eastern Front.
Now: The Battle of Leipzig. If you have any comments or questions
about the show, please get in touch via
davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com or visit
https://davidsumnerhistory.com/ You can also support me on Patreon
via https://patreon.com/europeatwar
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