Millions of German soldiers fled West to surrender to the Americans. They knew: there would be no mercy in Soviet captivity. 🚫 They hoped for "easy treatment" from the Allies, anything to avoid the brutal Stalinist camps for their crimes. The fear of retribution was stronger than the fear of death!
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