Contemporary era · 1945
East Prussian offensive
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.
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- When
- 13 Jan 1945 – 25 Apr 1945
- Where
- East Prussia
- Era
- Contemporary
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