Allies take Cologne and establish a bridge across the Rhine at Remagen. Soviet troops capture Danzig. Apr. Allies discover stolen Nazi art and wealth hidden in salt mines. Truman becomes President. German forces in the Ruhr surrender.
Soviets reach Berlin.
U.S. 7th Army liberates Dachau. Adolf Hitler commits suicide. German troops in Italy surrender. Unconditional surrender of all German forces to Allies. Hermann G ring is captured by members of the U.S. 7th Army.