Contemporary era · 1945
Upper Silesian offensive
The Upper Silesian offensive (Russian: Верхне-Силезская наступательная операция) was a strategically significant Soviet offensive on the Eastern Front of World War II in 1945. It was aimed at capturing the considerable industrial and natural resources located in Upper Silesia and involved forces of the 1st Ukrainian Front under Marshal Ivan Konev.
- When
- 15 Mar 1945 – 31 Mar 1945
- Where
- Europe
- Era
- Contemporary
Before and after
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