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3,060,000 German military personnel were taken prisoner by the USSR and that 1,094,250 died in captivity (549,360 from 1941 to April 1945; 542,911 from May 1945 to June 1950 and 1,979 from July 1950 to 1955).[4]

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    9 days ago

    The army advanced quickly, using most resources to prevent the enemy from reforming a defensive line, and doesnt spend too many resources finding non-armed military personel (bureaucrats).

    Armed soldiers however need to be taken quickly or neutralised, as they obviously have the capacity to cause trouble. Only high ranking bureaucrats that can provide secrets or can be used aa bargaining chips are prioritised for capture.