
The Fall of Berlin—80th anniversary with Anthony Tucker-Jones: Episode 74
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On 2 May 1945, Red Army soldiers raised the Soviet Red Banner with hammer and sickle on the cupola of the Reichstag in Berlin. For the 80th anniversary of that famous photograph, Anthony Tucker-Jones joins the ‘cast to discuss the Fall of Berlin.
“Raising a Flag over the Reichstag” shows Red Army soldier Aleksei Kovalev hoisting the Red Banner over the cupola of the Reichstag. This was staged on 2 May 1945, after the Red Army had taken full control of the building.
Historian and author Anthony Tucker-Jones
Two of his books
Learn more about Anthony Tucker-Jones on his website.
Map 1: Three Red Army Fronts advance on Berlin
Map 2: The final battle for Berlin
Movies cited:
- Downfall, in German with subtitles
- Come and See, in Russian