Karl Weidling24 April 1945
1st day of the battle, defends Berlin with 4 Divs, 60,000 men & 50-60 tanks
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1st day of the battle, defends Berlin with 4 Divs, 60,000 men & 50-60 tanks
Heinrici rejects Hitler's command to hold Berlin at all costs & is relieved of his command
Commits suicide when the Russians reach Potsdamerplatz a block from the Bunker, 3:30PM
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