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World War II - Ruhr Pocket

Time: Wednesday Apr 18, 1945

Place: Ruhr Area, Germany

Details: By April, the Western Allies crossed the Rhine north and south of the Ruhr, encircling the German Army Group B. The battle of encirclement took place from 1 to 18 April.

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Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler-Death
Monday Apr 30, 1945 - Berlin, Germany
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