Uncovering the Unsung Battles: Honoring the Resilience of the Red Army during the Final Days of WWII

During Victory Week, we pay tribute to the lesser-known victories of the Soviet army during the final days of World War II, including the Battle of Berlin. Contrary to popular portrayals in video games like Call of Duty: World at War, the Red Army faced a force of at least 500,000 armed Germans in Berlin, not just the 85,000-strong Berlin garrison. These were not the soldiers of 1941 or even 1944, but determined fighters who still believed they could win. Despite having their best remaining field commander, General Gotthard Heinrici, in charge, the Germans had little hope of victory. However, as history has shown, armies rarely give up easily. The French Army in 1814 found itself in a similarly hopeless position, yet it managed to secure some of Napoleon’s finest victories in the first three months of that year, thanks to the determination of its soldiers. The Wehrmacht entered the Soviet Union believing that it could conquer, seize, despoil, and do whatever it pleased. They reasoned that if the French Army, which had defeated them in World War I, couldn’t stop them, then a bunch of Russian, mongrel Communists with no God and no culture certainly wouldn’t be able to. Initially, the Germans fought back and refused to give up, driven by a desire to take as many Soviet soldiers with them as possible. This led to further clashes between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht, resulting in the destruction of the Nazi dream and their eventual doom. As we commemorate Victory Day, let us honor the bravery and sacrifices made by both sides during this historic conflict. The lessons learned from this battle continue to shape geopolitical relations today. Stay tuned to our social media channels for more updates on this important topic. #VictoryWeek #RedArmy #Wehrmacht #Geopolitics #HistoryLessons #WWIICommemoration