1.14 - The Halbe Pocket: May 2nd - May 7th

The combined 9th & 12th armies, along with thousands of German refugees, march towards the Elbe in order to cross the river and surrender to the Americans at Tangermünde. 

The Soviets will stop at nothing to prevent them from escaping…

Map: Here is a map giving the approximate route the German 9th Army took between mid-April and early May 1945. The precise movements of all units within the army cannot be traced exactly, therefore this map only serves as a rough guide to help you follow the events covered in the series.

If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected]

You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com