Berlin: The Downfall: 1945. Antony Beevor

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January 1945. The Red Army, full of revenge and ideologically indoctrinated by political instructors, crossed the borders of Germany. And what happened next became one of the most brutal tragedies of the 20th century: mass murders, rapes, looting, the destruction of cities and refugee columns, and millions of civilians abandoned to their fate due to the fanatical refusal of the Nazi leadership to admit defeat.

Drawing on archival materials and eyewitness accounts, British military historian Anthony Beevor has created a compelling portrait of the war, where, against the backdrop of Hitler's insane orders and Stalin's ruthless decisions, a world of destruction, fear and violence reigns, while at the same time unexpected manifestations of heroism and humanity are born. It is a powerful reminder that evil has a human face, and war leaves a permanent mark on the destinies of millions.