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Hitler's Death
The German leader Adolf Hitler killed himself on April 30th 1945. Berlin was surrounded by Soviet troops and World War Two was nearing its end. Witness brings you firsthand accounts of his death.
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Fri 30 Apr 201010:50GMT
BBC World Service Online
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- Fri 30 Apr 201004:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Fri 30 Apr 201007:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Fri 30 Apr 201010:50GMTBBC World Service Online
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