Which Allied country was the first to enter Berlin at the end of the war in Europe?
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Correct answer: The Soviet Union
The Soviet Red Army launched the final assault on Berlin in April 1945. The Battle of Berlin resulted in the suicide of Adolf Hitler and the unconditional surrender of German forces.
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