Episode 90: Prelude to the Downfall: The Red Army at the Gates of Berlin

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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