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Soviet tanks smash into civilians

5th March 1945: As the frontline becomes ever more fluid, there is often no escape for German civilians fleeing the war

Mar 05, 2025
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A column of Soviet IS-2 tanks on a road in East Prussia. 1st Belorussian Front. On the left side of the road are abandoned German Panzerfaust grenade launchers.

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