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Doubtless there were myriad small battles fought right up until the German surrender but the last major battle on the eastern front would be the fight for Berlin. Berlin in 1939 was a world class city. In that year the four largest cities of the world were New York, London, Tokyo, and Berlin. Each was the center of financial and industrial power for a great nation. By the end of the war, only one, Berlin, had been overrun and conquered although London and Tokyo both suffered air attack. By 1945, much of Berlin was ruined due to air attacks, exactly 1,000 in total. However, Berlin as noted, was a huge city and even 1,000 major air raids had only destroyed about 25% of the city. Much of it continued to function with some effectiveness, such as the water, telephone, and electrical services. Trolleys still ran. Government and factory workers still showed up. When the Soviets began their assault in late April 1945, it was with artillery. The last British led air raid ended just hours before. The artillery bombardment probably did more damage in a couple days that had all the bombing missions so far. The Germans by some accounts had 500,000 men on defense but mostly these were lightly trained militia, old men, boys, etc. Some excellent units did fight including several SS units. These put up such a defense that despite overwhelming numbers and firepower, the Soviets still took about eight days of street fighting to secure the city and suffered huge casualties, probably in excess of 100,000 dead. Supposedly 1,000 Soviet soldiers died just in the initial assault on the Reichstag building. Many German units fought to the death knowing the savages who opposed them would offer no quarter to military or civilian alike. The brutality of the Soviet soldier was unmatched on the planet by any force. Following the German military collapse, the rapes, looting, plunder, murder and arson by these forces are well documented. Of course, Hitler committed suicide near the end of the battle which effectively ended the war. His successor Admiral Doenitz, rushed with all possible haste to end the war on Allied terms, which took about ten days as I recall from Hitler's death to the signing of the surrender papers. As noted above, there were doubtless many small actions here and there in North Italy, Croatia, near Hamburg, etc. but the fall of Berlin effectively ended the major European fighting.
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What was the last world war ll battle fought in the Pacific theater?
Sicily
What was the last major invasion in the pacific?
On April 1st, 1945, the last major invasion in the pacific for the US was the battle for Okinawa
The last samuria?
The last was in 1998 in japan Sun Quan died in a battle against the asia'a and the japan.
What helped to protect Japan from invasion?
During the early part of World War Two, the distance of Japan was so far from the US that the Pacific Ocean protected Japan from invasion. The Chinese had no chance to invade Japan and the USSR had an agreement not to engage in combat until the very last days before Japan's surrender.
Did China start World War 2?
China did not start WWII. Japan was the aggressor in the Pacific and Germany in Europe. Japan invaded China in 1931, and the Chinese were badly defeated. The last Japanese army troops left China in 1945 at the end of the Second World war.
What battle was the last battle in the pacific and ended up being 350 miles from japan?
The Battle of Okinawa .
What was the last world war 2 battle fought in the pacific battle?
Battle of Okinawa
What was the last world was 2 battle fought in the pacific theater?
Battle of Okinawa
What was the last world war ll battle fought in the Pacific theater?
Sicily
Where was the final battle of the pacific war of World War 2?
The Last Battle of the Pacific War was the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. After this battle, the United States dropped the atomic bombs, ending the war.
Why was the battle of coral sea is important?
The US won destroying Japan's last two carriers and effectively removing the Japanese fleet as a threat in the Pacific.
Which battle was one of the last to happen in the Pacific?
The Battle of Iwo Jima
What was the last battle to an invasion of Japan?
The last battle of WWII was the Battle for Okinawa. "IF" the two A-bombs had not been dropped on Japan, invasions into Japan would've been launched from the captured island of Okinawa.
What battle represented the last major battle in the pacific with the Japanese?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
WHAT BATTLE the last major battle in the Pacific with the Japanese fleet?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
What was the last major invasion in the pacific?
On April 1st, 1945, the last major invasion in the pacific for the US was the battle for Okinawa
The last samuria?
The last was in 1998 in japan Sun Quan died in a battle against the asia'a and the japan.
