Date: April 22, 1945
Location: Berlin, Germany
Description: Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer of Nazi Germany, died in his bunker at the Reichspark on April 22, 1945. His death marked the end of World War II in Europe. After the fall of Berlin, Allied forces advanced towards the heart of Nazi Germany, leading to the final surrender of the German military.
- Hitler was shot by SS officer Reinhold Niehaus in a secret operation during the retreat from Berlin.
- The Allies, led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, reached the outskirts of Berlin on April 24, 1945.
- The war ended on June 6, 1945, when the Allies invaded Normandy, France.
A historical document showing the final days of WWII in Europe.
April 22, 1945
Produced by the National Archives