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What the first British soldier to enter Adolf Hitler's bunker after his suicide 80 years ago saw... and how he was allowed to take a memento

The first British soldier that the Soviets allowed into Hitler's lair, in July 1945, was Hugh Lunghi, who was in Berlin as an interpreter for the Potsdam Conference.

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Europe can defeat Russia in 'any military confrontation' and will win new 'arms race' just as it beat the Soviets 40 years ago, EU leaders tell Zelensky as they meet for 'watershed' Brussels summit

The Polish Prime Minister warned that Vladimir Putin had started 'a new arms race' that has left Europe with no choice but to prepare itself.

68 days ago

The ugly truth of American violence has never been plainer

An extract from Omar El Akkad’s new book argues that Gaza put to bed the fantasy of the USA as freedom fighter

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How Red Army tried to identify Hitler's body in his bunker by checking his SOCKS: Author reveals how Soviets bungled discovery of Fuhrers' corpse and sparked wild theories he escaped Berlin

For 79 years, the details surrounding Adolf Hitler's death have been the subject of intense speculation. Could a darned sock hold the key? A new book would suggest not.

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