Berlin Battlefield Tour - Operation Berlin 1945 (Small Group)

Do you feel the call of history beckoning you to step into the shoes of history's great military commanders? With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, you'll be transported back in time right to the heart of the battle. Hear the roar of the feared MG42. The hiss and snap of artillery as our expert guides unravel the intricate tales of strategy, bravery, and sacrifice, offering you an immersive experience like no other. You won’t just know history; you'll feel it. Tour Highlights: - The Moltke Bridge: A strategically vital bridge - Konigplatz - The Assault: Relive the intense battle - The Reichstag: The primary objective of the war for the Soviets. - Wiedendammer Bridge: Hear the tales of desperation, hope, and carnage. Learning Outcomes: - You will learn military strategy - You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders - You will understand the human side of the war - You will feel a deeper connection to history

1. 1

   Berlin Central Station

   10 min

   Our journey begins at the meeting point on the southern side of the modern Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Main Station). Following a ten-minute introduction to set the scene we make our way to the Moltke Bridge.

2. 2

   Moltkebrucke

   10 min

   This red sandstone ornate structure became the scene of some of the city’s most brutal fighting. Here we orientate ourselves to the Soviet 3rd Shock Army’s axis of advance and discuss the key challenges for the Soviets and the German defenders.

3. 3

   Bundeskanzleramt

   10 min

   After making our way across the Moltke Bridge we reach the then Interior Ministry, nicked named the “Himmler House” in the old diplomatic quarter. Following a Soviet artillery barrage at point blank range we discuss the horrific room to room fighting that took place here.

4. 4

   Platz der Republik

   10 min

   Continuing to ‘no man’s land’ we stand on the former Königsplatz and take stock of the 300m moon scape the 207th and 150th rifle divisions would have to cross before reaching the Reichstag.

5. 5

   Reichstag Building

   20 min

   As we walk toward the Reichstag, we discuss Hitler’s final moments in the Führer bunker only a few hundred meters away. Once at the foot of the Reichstag the moment has come to hear the stories of Sergeant Yegorov and Sergeant Kantariya and how they raised special banner No.5 on the roof – signifying the end.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   During the final days of the Battle of Berlin, the Wiedendammer Bridge was one of the few bridges still intact over the Spree. On the night of May 1st, 1945, it was the scene of terrible carnage following a breakout attempt from the Führerbunker.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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