Marshal Zhukov signs German surrender, Berlin

Marshal Zhukov signs German surrender, Berlin
Here we see Marshal Georgy Zhukov signing the final German surrender in Berlin very early on 9 May 1945. Zhukov presided over the final surrender ceremony as Stalin wanted an acknowledge of the role played by the Soviet Union in the victory.
Berlin: Endgame 1945, Prit Buttar. Looks at the final campaigns of the Second World War on the Eastern Front, which saw the Soviets fight their way towards Berlin, surround the city, and then relatively quickly conquer the German capital, effectively ending the Nazi regime after a brutal but short last stand in the city. Includes a brief history of Berlin, its role in Nazi Germany, as well as the campaign that saw the Soviets advance from the Oder towards the Elbe, and around the city, as well as the brutal if short fight for Berlin itself (Read Full Review)
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (11 April 2020), Marshal Zhukov signs German surrender, Berlin, https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_zhukov_signs_surrender.html

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