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[Sharing] 36 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
The Red Army successfully surrounded a German detachment east of Danzig. Kremnica, a vital bastion in the Carpathian mountains, was also taken over by Soviet forces. Wiener Neustadt, a significant industrial hub in Austria, was abandoned by the Wehrmacht. In all, more than 341 towns were freed. £10,000 was donated by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie…
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[Sharing] 40 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
With only 40 days remaining until triumph over Nazi Germany, the Red Army seized the port city of Danzig, the enemy’s bastion on the Baltic Sea. With the fall of Kuestrin, the Soviet forces gained a springboard for a final offensive toward Berlin [end] Related March 29, 2025: 41 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March…
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[Sharing] 41 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their successful offensive operations, steadily moving onward despite fierce resistance. Meanwhile, the political fragility of the Nazi regime was becoming even more evident [end] Related March 28, 2025: 42 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March 27, 2025: 43 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March 26, 2025:…
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[Sharing] 43 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
The liberation of the industrial city of Rybnik in Upper Silesia was one of the successful offensive operations carried out by Soviet soldiers on this day eight decades ago. In the meantime, London was hit by Nazi Germany’s last V2 long-range ballistic missile [end] Related March 26, 2025: 44 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March…
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[Sharing] 47 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
With just 47 days to go until the anniversary of the Red Army’s victory, on this day Soviet forces delivered an ultimatum to those who were defending the city of Danzig with a proposal to surrender [end] Related March 22, 2025: 48 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik March 21, 2025: 49 Days to Victory Day…
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[Sharing] 49 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day, 80 years ago, the Red Army relentlessly advanced, tightening the encirclement around Danzig while bracing for the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation in the Altdamm area. In a desperate bid to stave off the impending collapse of the Nazi regime, Hitler attempted to reshuffle his senior military brass [end] Related March 20, 2025:…
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[Sharing] 56 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day 80 years ago, the Red Army resumed its offensive near Koenigsberg, while in Czechoslovakia, Nazi forces lost Zvolen, a key transport hub. Meanwhile, Soviet troops continued crushing Nazi resistance in Hungary’s Lake Balaton region, preventing the German military from reaching the Danube [end] Related March 13, 2025: 57 Days to Victory Day…
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[Sharing] 57 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
80 years ago today, the Red Army pressed forward toward Danzig and Gdynia, while fierce battles raged near Lake Balaton. The advance on Danzig was hindered by Nazi naval support, with the heavy cruiser Prince Eugen expending nearly all of its ammunition in defense of the city [end] Related March 12, 2025: 58 Days to…
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[Sharing] 58 Days to Victory Day – Sputnik
On this day, the Red Army captured two strongpoints near the city of Danzig and took control of Neustadt, opening the path to Berlin and ultimately dealing a decisive blow to Nazi Germany. The assault on Neustadt allowed the Soviet high command to better design the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation [end] Related March 11, 2025: 59…
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