- 1945 - Germany was close to defeat. Allied forces advancing on Germany. Allies increased bombing on German cities.
- Huge numbers of refugees fled cities to avoid bombing or the advancing Soviet army. Many died of hunger, disease & cold
On April 28th, Hitler married his long-term girlfriend, Eva Braun. Two days later, he shot himself and Eva took her own life with cyanide.
Hitler left the control of Germany to Admiral Doenitz - he surrendered to the Allies on 7th May 1945. The 3rd Reich had come to an end!
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