
Episode 90: Prelude to the Downfall: The Red Army at the Gates of Berlin
From WW2: Both Sides of The Wire by Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
April 15, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the Red Army's advance towards Berlin during World War II.
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People in this episode
Hosts: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn, Jesse Alexander
Topics covered
- Red Army
- Berlin
- World War II
- military history
- downfall
- Eastern Front
Keywords
- Red Army
- Berlin
- World War II
- Eastern Front
- military history
- downfall
- battle
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Places: Berlin
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