The Last Days of World War II in Europe: A Schedule of Giving Up and Celebrating.
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In April 1945, the Soviet army started attacking Berlin. Berlin was the main city of Nazi Germany at the time. Also in April, Benito Mussolini was killed. He used to be the leader of Italy.
The German and Italian armies in Italy surrendered to Britain. This happened at a palace in Italy. The surrender became official on May 2.
Adolf Hitler killed himself in Berlin. He was hiding in a bunker. After Hitler died, Karl Dönitz became the leader of Germany.
The Soviet army took over Berlin. The last German soldiers gave up. The German army in northwestern Germany also surrendered to Britain.
All of the German army surrendered to the Allies. This happened in France. The news was shared, and people started to celebrate the end of the war.
Questions
When did the Soviet army start attacking Berlin?
In April 1945.
What happened to Benito Mussolini in April 1945?
He was killed.
Who became the leader of Germany after Hitler died?
Karl Dönitz.
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