Today in history: The desperate, inhuman last stand of Hitler
Today in history: On April 13, 1945, Adolf Hitler declares from his underground bunker that the advancing Russian army would be stopped before taking Berlin. A'mighty
Today in history: The desperate, inhuman last stand of Hitler
Today in history: On April 13, 1945, Adolf Hitler declares from his underground bunker that the advancing Russian army would be stopped before taking Berlin. A'mighty artillery is waiting to greet the enemy,' he said. At the same time, the slaughter of Jews continued — even escalated. A group of 5,000 to 6,000 were herded into a barn, which was set on fire. Those who could escape were shot by soldiers. Few survived.