The Reichstag Red Flag - How the Soviets Faked An Iconic WW2 Image
June 25, 2026
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as posted by the channelIt is one of the most famous images of the 20th century - a soldier raising the Soviet flag over the ruined Reichstag parliament building in Berlin, repressing the victory of Communism over Fascism. The story behind this image is fascinating - a tale of communist politics and multiple examples of heroism that resulted in a fake image presented to the world, and the snubbing of the real heroes of the story.
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a wellknown British historian, the author of 22 nonfiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at
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'Banner Bearer of Victory' by Timur Nusimbekov & Malika Autalipova,
'Who Really Raised The Soviet Flag On The Reichstag?' by Matt Robinson, Mythbusting Berlin, March 12, 2025
Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress
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