Yes, the Nazi army (the Wehrmacht) was decisively defeated, leading to the complete collapse of Nazi Germany in May 1945, with the unconditional surrender of its forces to the Allies, ending World War II in Europe. This followed Hitler's suicide on April 30, 1945, and the capture of Berlin by Soviet forces, culminating in formal surrender documents signed in early May 1945.
Key events leading to the defeat:
Eastern Front: The massive Soviet Red Army inflicted heavy losses on German forces,
Eastern Front: The massive Soviet Red Army inflicted heavy losses on German forces,
pushing them back into Germany and encircling Berlin.
Western Front: Western Allies (US, UK, France, etc.) crossed the Rhine River, breaking
Western Front: Western Allies (US, UK, France, etc.) crossed the Rhine River, breaking
through German defenses in early 1945.
Hitler's Suicide: Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, in his Berlin bunker as Soviet troops
Hitler's Suicide: Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, in his Berlin bunker as Soviet troops
closed in.
Unconditional Surrender: German forces surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, first
Unconditional Surrender: German forces surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, first
in Reims on May 7, and then formally in Berlin on May 8, 1945 (celebrated as V-E Day).
The defeat marked the end of the "Third Reich" and its military power, with the Allied occupation of Germany beginning shortly after,
Now you GeStaPo & Co.
#thedarkmodernity You also never surrender, don't you!
