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Yes, large-scale rape occurred after World War II, particularly during and immediately following the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. The most widespread and well-documented cases involved Soviet troops, though instances involving American, British, and French forces also occurred but on a smaller scale.
1. Soviet Red Army

Estimated over 1 to 2 million German women were raped during the advance into and occupation of Germany.

Cities like Berlin, East Prussia, Silesia, and Hungary saw horrific mass sexual violence.

Victims included young girls, elderly women, nuns, and even pregnant women.

Some women were raped dozens of times.

Many rapes occurred in front of family members or after brutal violence.

Soviet command largely ignored or denied the crimes, sometimes viewing them as justified revenge for Nazi atrocities.

2. Western Allied Forces

U.S. troops did commit rapes, though the numbers were far lower.

Around 11,000 cases of rape by American soldiers were reported in Germany.

African-American soldiers were often disproportionately blamed and punished more severely.

French colonial troops (especially Moroccan units, the Goumiers) were accused of mass rape in Italy during the Battle of Monte Cassino.

This event is known as “Marocchinate” (Italian term for the Moroccan crimes).

Thousands of Italian women (and some men) were raped.

3. Occupation Period

Even after the war ended, rapes continued during the occupation of Germany.

In the Soviet zone, rape often accompanied looting, and victims were sometimes silenced through shame or fear.

Why It Was Hidden

Governments suppressed the information to maintain Allied reputations.

Victims were stigmatized and often didn’t report attacks.

In the East, Communist authorities denied wrongdoing by Soviet troops.
Summary
Yes, mass rape after WWII was real, particularly by Soviet forces in Germany and Eastern Europe.