5.4 End of the War Flashcards
1
Q
Compare the estimated deaths in the last four months of the war and the whole of 1942 and 1943
A
It is believed that more soldiers died in the last four months of the war than in the whole of 1942 and 1943 put together
2
Q
How many civilians are estimated to have died of hunger, disease and cold at the end of the war?
A
1 million
3
Q
What happened on the 28th April 1945?
A
Hitler married Eva Braun
4
Q
What happened on the 30th April 1945?
A
Hitler shot himself and Eva took her life with cyanide
5
Q
Who became in charge of Germany after Hitler’s death?
A
Admiral Doenitz
6
Q
What did Admiral Doenitz do on the 7th May 1945?
A
Surrendered to the allies
7
Q
The 7th May 1945 marked the end of what?
A
The Third Reich
