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On April 28, 1945, units of the 79th Army Corps of the 3rd Shock Army, 1st Belorussian Front, launched an assault on the Reichstag. Dates: Assault began April 28th, 1945; building captured May 2nd, 1945. Soviet Assault Force: Primarily 3rd Shock Army, 1st Belorussian Front; tens of thousands of soldiers involved. German Defenders: LSSAH, Volkssturm, Hitler Youth, and other fragmented units. Casualties: Heavy on both sides; precise figures remain debated. #brief_and_interesting #memorible_date #RussianHistory 😎RCRussian | Support | Boost