“The Russians would lose 305,000 troops in the last 42 miles approaching Berlin---about the number of American army soldiers who died in all of World War II. Of the 125,000 of Berlin's civilians who died in the Russian attack, 6,400 were suicides;” — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Doctors in 1945 would report that one of Berlin's children's favorite games was 'rape.' When they saw a man in uniform--even a Salvation Army… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“As the concert goers left the hall, the music of the end of the world still ringing in their ears, they filed out past… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Ad they entered Berlin, while still killing off the last of its German defenders, The Russians indulged in an orgy of rape and rage… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“The Russians would lose 305,000 troops in the last 42 miles approaching Berlin---about the number of American army soldiers who died in all of… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“The president didn't ask me any questions. But I'm glad he didn't, because I was so shocked watching him that I don't think I… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Of babies born alive and in hospitals during that month of July 1945, 92 percent would die within then days.” — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“The agreement,' the colonel announced, 'says thirty-seven officers, fifty vehicles, and one hundred seventy five men.' 'What agreement?' 'The Berlin Agreement,” — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Eventually, a Soviet general sat down in the empty seat next to Howley. Rank-conscious, the Russian visibly shuddered when he realized he was sitting… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“World War II ended in a battle for a single buildng, Germany's Reichstag...7,000 German troops defending the building...Nearly 5,000 men died in a battle… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Enjoy the war,' read the graffiti left on Berlin's walls. 'The peace will be terrible.” — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“When General George Patton tried to convince Eisenhower to make a push to conquer the city first, Eisenhower blithely asked, 'Well, who would want… — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
“Five thousand boys and girls under the age of sixteen were estimated to have fought in the defense of Berlin. Five hundred survived.” — Andrei Cherny Copy Share Image
