As the Red Army reached the heart of Berlin, Hitler's grip on reality slipped further. He continued to move nonexistent armies on maps during military briefings while his inner circle dwindled. World War II in Europe Timeline: Death of Hitler
The bunker consisted of two levels: the upper and the deeper Führerbunker . Conditions were claustrophobic and grim: The Bunker - Hitler's Last Days and Suicide
Hitler became increasingly reclusive, rarely leaving the bunker except to walk his dog, Blondi , in the Chancellery garden. As the Red Army reached the heart of
The environment was characterized by constant noise from air circulation pumps, flickering lights, and the tremors of Soviet artillery. The Final Week
By April, the atmosphere was a mix of forced routine and suppressed hysteria, with some staff turning to heavy drinking to cope with the impending doom. The Final Week