The fall of Berlin

The Red Army took control of the German capital Berlin, in May 1945.

The Soviet soldiers had a terrifying reputation and civilians in their path feared looting and violence.

One German woman who survived that time tells her story.

Photo: Associated Press

This programme was scheduled for broadcast on May 2nd but postponed due to the death of Osama bin Laden.

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