This is the first Russian tank to enter Berlin. The memorial was only a few days from being finished. A few days later, it was blown up during the night. My Father is sitting on it. Daddy called it a "Stalin" tank, not sure the model. This is the first Russian tank to enter Berlin. The memorial was only a few days from being finished. A few days later, it was blown up during the night. My Father is sitting on it. Daddy called it a "Stalin" tank, not sure the model.Cool photo! Was your dad American? Any thoughts on who blew it up? I could see either Germans - or probably Americans (with access to explosives, etc.).
My dad was in the Pacific, but along with his buddies thought a couple more nukes on the Soviets and then march in would have been the thing to do.
Not sure how diplomatic that would have been after they helped us whup the Germans! But sure would have prevented a lot of heartache down the road.