German refugees crossing frozen river, 1945.

The transcript describes the dire situation faced by Germans during the Bolshevik advance. Wounded individuals are transported via ice sleds, while many Germans are forced to abandon their possessions and flee to safety. Large groups, including livestock, cross the ice to reach the safety of the Reich. The Marienburg fortress, built in the 14th century, is a focal point of defense against the Bolsheviks, with German soldiers, including a marine unit, fighting valiantly. The narrative also highlights the efforts of Obersturmbannführer Skorzeny and his men at a critical point on the eastern front.

What method was used to transport the wounded across the frozen lakes?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Sail sleds

• Motor vehicles

• Bicycles

What forced hundreds of thousands of Germans to abandon their possessions?

• Economic collapse

• Political reforms

• Bolshevik advance

• Natural disasters

What was the destination of the large herds of livestock?

• France

• Italy

• Austria

• Inner Germany

What is the historical significance of the Marienburg fortress?

• It was a royal palace

• It was built by German knights in the 14th century

• It was a religious site

• It was a trade center

Who was leading the German forces at one of the eastern front hotspots?

• Obersturmbannführer Skorzeny

• Field Marshal von Manstein

• Admiral Dönitz

• General Rommel