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End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945
Failures
• After the Battle of the Bulge, Germany is on the defensive
• Hitler relies on technology to save Germany
• This includes the V1 and the V2, which were aimed at London
V2 launchsites
Europeanprisonersworking
• Could be shot down
• http://www.metacafe.com/watch/243002/german_v2_rocket_launch_failures/
• Nazis tried to create a nuclear weapon, but were not fast enough
• Hitler orders the defense of Germany to the last man
• Hitler’s scientists created new jet fighters
ME 262 Jet Fighter
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1npc6_me262-at-the-ila2006-in-berlin-orig_auto
• On Nov. 20th, 1944, Hitler retreats from his headquarters at Rastenburg (goes to Berlin)
• On Feb 4th 1945, Allies meet at Yalta to discuss post-war plans
• Allies allow Soviets to enter Berlin first
Fall of Berlin
• Soviets begin their assault on Berlin April 16th, 1945
• Hitler commits suicide April 30th, 1945 and the Soviets occupy the Reichstag that night
• Hitler shot himself; his wife of one day used cyanide and he poisoned his dogs
• General Alfred Jodl signs the surrender for all German forces May 7th 1945
Results
• WW II is over in Europe• Nazi war crimes revealed• Many top Nazi leaders will be put
on trial at Nuremberg • More will be hunted for decades• Will lay foundations for Cold War
• http://fr.truveo.com/Operation-Paperclip-The-Hunt-for-Nazi-Scientists/id/1173793746
Nuremberg Writing Assignment• Pretend you are participating in
the Nuremberg trials as a lawyer• Think of 10 questions you would
ask Hitler• Also, is Hitler guilty? Which
counts? Punishment?• You may work with a partner