Historical Events tagged with "soviet occupation"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Mass Suicide in Demmin Amidst Red Army Advance
May 1st, 1945 79 years ago
In the small town of Demmin, located in Germany, an estimated 2,500 residents chose suicide over the imminent arrival of the Red Army. Fearing rape and reprisals, many fled to the River Trebel, where they drowned, while others resorted to more violent means. The incident brought to light the extreme desperation felt by civilians during the closing phases of World War II.
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