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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