World War II Battle for Poznan, and Soviet Army arrives in Berlin in 1945

World War II Battle for Poznan, and Soviet Army arrives in Berlin in 1945

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The transcript describes a significant military engagement where the Red Armies began a relentless artillery bombardment. On May 1st, Russian forces, including armor and infantry, pushed into the city. Despite being outnumbered, 500,000 German soldiers fiercely defended the city in a desperate attempt, battling in the streets and from rooftops.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary tactic used by the red armies during the initial phase of the battle?

Guerrilla warfare

Artillery bombardment

Naval blockade

Aerial bombardment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which date did the Russian forces make significant progress into the city?

April 30th

May 1st

May 2nd

May 3rd

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of the Russian forces on May 1st?

To capture the city's outskirts

To penetrate the heart of the city

To secure the supply lines

To negotiate a ceasefire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many German soldiers were involved in the final defense efforts?

100,000

500,000

250,000

1,000,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the German soldiers primarily engage in combat during the final defense?

In the open fields

In the streets and rooftops

On the beaches

In the forests