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first answer: They retreated to avoid being surrounded and captured, or wiped out by Soviet forces.
second improved answer: The Germans (military & civilian) feared immediate retaliation for the terrible things that Germans had done in the Soviet Union. The Germans had brutally murdered millions of civilians in Eastern Europe & Russia, and they had looted, pillaged & burned much property there.
What else can I help you with?
What is the term for German areas controlled by Allied forces?
Allied forces took over various places that the Germans controlled in WW2. These areas were known as Allied occupied areas.
When the Germans found Anne Frank were the Germans in control of Europe?
well to be spacific actually the natzis' were Well, actually they were for most of Europe, but they were starting to lose control of German-controlled areas.
Why did the Soviet Union build the Berlin Wall?
The Soviet Union did not build the Berlin Wall, it was built by and on the order of the government of the German Democratic Republic ('DDR', called 'East Germany' by the English-Language press). It was built to stop citizens of the German Democratic Republic emigrating to West Berlin and from there to The Federal Republic of Germany (called 'West Germany' by the English-Language press). The border between the DDR and the Federal republic had already been closed. In order to stop emigration it was also necessary to close the border between East Berlin (part of the DDR), and West Berlin.
After freeing eastern Europe from the Nazi what course of action did the soviet army follow?
The soviet army planned to stay in conquered areas (EX: Eastern Europe)
How many Germans died after the surrender in 1945 and is there a book on this topic?
May I respectfully suggest the following: The Last Nazis by Perry Biddiscombe Charleston, S.C. Tempus Publishing, Inc. 2000 ISBM: 0-7524-1793-2 Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com At the end of WW2 Poland's borders were pushed westwards into areas like East Prussia, Pomerania and Silesia - areas that were populated by Germans and that didn't have Polish minorities. The Germans were expelled. The German-speaking population of Czechoslovakia was expelled. Large numbers of ethnic Germans were expelled from all the Eastern Bloc countries. Expelling people, especially on this scale, involves hardship and deaths. The (German) League of Expellees claims that 11.7 million Germans were expelled and that about 2 million died in the process. This second figure (of about 1 in 6) seems high to me, but that doesn't alter the fact that many perished. In addition, many German soldiers died in Soviet capitivity after WW2, and an estimated 5,000-9,000 in American captivity in Europe. I'll see if I can recommend reading, but much of the literature is NOT reliable and some of it is propaganda. Joncey
What is the term for German areas controlled by Allied forces?
Allied forces took over various places that the Germans controlled in WW2. These areas were known as Allied occupied areas.
What did the Germans contribute to Australian industry and lifestyle?
Germans contributed in many areas, but early German settlers were pioneers in the Australian wine industry especially around Barossa Valley in SA.how did the germans victory in france-prussian show them how important
When the Germans found Anne Frank were the Germans in control of Europe?
well to be spacific actually the natzis' were Well, actually they were for most of Europe, but they were starting to lose control of German-controlled areas.
What cities or regions did Germans immigrants settle?
Germans settled most areas of North America, but larger numbers of German settlers ended up in the Midwest, Pennsylvania, the Pacific Northwest, and southern California.
Where do most Germans live in the US?
Most Germans in the US live in urban areas with large populations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia. There are also significant German communities in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Why do people in mallorca speak German and not English?
Firstly, The largest proportion of tourists to Mallorca are Germans, This is an incentive for the inhabitants to concentrate on German instead of English. Secondly There are a lot of retired Germans living on the island as well as a lot of Germans who have migrated there to work in the tourist industry. It also depends on where in Mallorca you are. Some areas mostly receive British tourists and some mostly receive Germans. They usually don't tend to mix though.
The japanrse and the germans both controlles areas bordering which country?
The Japanese and the Germans both controlled areas bordering Russia.
Does austria speak german?
Yes. High German (which is the German spoken in Germany) is the official language of Austria. Nearly all Austrians can speak High German, but a minority in the more rural, mountainous areas speak local dialects of German that are quite different from High German. Some Germans find these dialects of German difficult or impossible to understand.
What were some German mistakes during D-Day?
· Germans were fooled by plans · Leaked wrong information · Sent troops to wrong area · Built defences I wrong areas · Not enough troops in right areas · Not enough defence or bunkers in right area · German's unpreparedness · There was no German counterattack · Confusion was extensive. · Command structure was a disaster
What areas did the Magyars invade?
Germany, France and Italy
What areas did magyars invade?
Germany, France and Italy
Where did operation bagration take place?
Operation Bagration took place on the Eastern Front during World War II, primarily in Belarus. Launched on June 22, 1944, by the Soviet Union, it aimed to encircle and destroy the German Army Group Center. The operation resulted in significant Soviet victories and contributed to the liberation of large areas of Soviet territory from German occupation.
