For Russians, the Reichstag was a symbol of the Nazi Germany. Nazis, however, never used the building, seeing it as a symbol of the despised democracy.
Why did they fight so hard to defend it then? IIRC the battle for the Reichstag was pretty fierce.
Fascinating anecdote, thanks for sharing!
Why did they fight so hard to defend it then? IIRC the battle for the Reichstag was pretty fierce.
My understanding is that, even if the parliament had no more effective power, it was still used for ceremonial purposes.
The last time it convened was in 1942, when it formally gave to Hitler supreme power.