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April 1945
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All German troops defending the approaches to Berlin are overwhelmed or routed by this date, clearing the way for the Soviet assault on the city.
Yugoslav partisans liberate Bakar
US 7th Army captures Nuremberg
5th Army reaches the Po Plain
Eighth Air Force attacks the marhalling yards at Nauen (last combat mission of the 493rd Bombardment Group)