On April 30, 1945, as Soviet troops closed in on his bunker in #Berlin, #AdolfHitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, committed suicide. With the fall of the #Naziregime, the German command structure weakened, and the remaining German forces in Berlin surrendered on May 2, 1945. The capture of Berlin by Soviet forces marked a significant turning point in World War II. It represented the final defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the war in #Europe. The Soviet Union's role in the victory over Germany was substantial, with the Red Army playing a crucial part in the overall Allied effort. Owner of video: KickFlip (title: WW2 - Battle of Berlin [Real Footage in Color)