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East Prussian Offensive
1945 • Königsberg
Historical Overview
The East Prussian offensive was a strategic offensive by the Soviet Red Army against the German Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front of World War II. It lasted from 13 January to 25 April 1945, though some German units did not surrender until the country did on 9 May. The Battle of Königsberg was a major part of the offensive, which ended in victory for the Red Army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Sov. victory.
Red Army
- Commander: A. Wassilewski
- Strength: 1600000
- Casualties: 120000
German Army
- Commander: Georg-Hans Reinhardt
- Strength: 580000
- Casualties: 400000
Strategic Context
Capture of German heartland.
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