What mistakes did the Germans make in the battle?

The lack of cold weather gear and the German’s lack of oversight in preparing their vehicles for winter warfare was another glaring mistake. In terms of strict military strategy, the Germans made some very costly mistakes in Crete, Stalingrad, Norway, and North Africa.

Could the Battle of Berlin have been won?

Originally Answered: Could Germany have won the battle of Berlin? No. If Germany had had enough troops and resources, there wouldn’t have been a battle in the first place – instead, the battle would have taken place somewhere in Poland or East Prussia.

What impact did the Battle of Berlin have on ww2?

The Battle of Berlin resulted in the surrender of the German army and the death of Adolf Hitler (by suicide). It was a resounding victory for the Soviet Union and the Allies. The battle took its toll on both sides, however. Around 81,000 Soviet Union soldiers were killed and another 280,000 were wounded.

What did Germany use submarines for?

Germany retaliated by using its submarines to destroy neutral ships that were supplying the Allies. The formidable U-boats (unterseeboots) prowled the Atlantic armed with torpedoes. They were Germany’s only weapon of advantage as Britain effectively blocked German ports to supplies.

What happened at the Battle of Berlin in WW2?

Battle of Berlin. The city’s garrison surrendered on 2 May but fighting continued to the north-west, west, and south-west of the city until the end of the war in Europe on 8 May (9 May in the Soviet Union) as some German units fought westward so that they could surrender to the Western Allies rather than to the Soviets.

What if the Germans stopped the Russians at Berlin in 1945?

Let’s say by some incredible miracle the Germans stopped the Russians outside the gates of Berlin around April 10, 1945. All they would get is a temporary reprieve while the Russians drew another breath and threw another fresh army or two at them. They’d lose in July instead of in May. It was impossible.

How many soldiers were in the Battle of Berlin?

Battle in Berlin. The forces available to General Weidling for the city’s defence included roughly 45,000 soldiers in several severely depleted German Army and Waffen-SS divisions. These divisions were supplemented by the police force, boys in the compulsory Hitler Youth, and the Volkssturm.

How did the Western Allies contribute to the Battle of Berlin?

The major Western Allied contribution to the battle was the bombing of Berlin during 1945. During 1945 the United States Army Air Forces launched very large daytime raids on Berlin and for 36 nights in succession, scores of RAF Mosquitos bombed the German capital, ending on the night of 20/21 April 1945 just before the Soviets entered the city.