Germany’s Collapse

Germany’s collapse. Hitler’s Last Stand. World war 1940 1941 1942 1943 D-Day--June 6th 1944— How would Hitler respond? Germans initially retreats. “This battle is. Battle of the Bulge. After D-day defeat. Hitler’s Last Stand 600,000 Troops! German Soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes. Over 500,000 Americans Fight. ,000 US deaths. Bombing of Dresden. Feb. - British & American Bombers completely destroy German city 35,000-100,000 killed. Dresden is still controversial today! Did the Allies go too far? Race to Berlin (April 1945By April Allies race towards Berlin Soviets approach from East 6 million troops U. U. S. In Transition. Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies (April 12th 1945) Harry Truman becomes President. Hitler’s Death. May 1st, 1945 Hitler commits suicide.

German Soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes.

Dresden is still controversial today! Did the Allies go too far?

Franklin D.

“I myself and my wife choose to die in order to escape the disgrace... of capitulation ”I die with a happy heart”.