Who commanded the 2nd Ukrainian Front during early March 1944?
Marshal Ivan Konev commanded the 2nd Ukrainian Front during early March 1944. His forces began the Uman, Botoșani offensive operation on that date.
Questions about First Jassy–Kishinev offensive
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the first Jassy, Kishinev offensive begin according to David Glantz?
David Glantz dates the first Jassy, Kishinev offensive between the 8th of April and the 6th of June 1944. Richard C. Hall refers to a first operation beginning the 5th of April without providing an exact end date.
Where did Soviet units cross the Dniester and Prut rivers in April 1944?
On the 5th of April, Konev's front crossed the upper reaches of Dniester and Prut rivers. Units captured Hotin and Dorohoi while approaching Târgu Frumos and Botoșani regions.
Why did the first Jassy, Kishinev offensive fail against German defenses?
Soviet forces failed to overcome German defenses in the region despite initial advances. The offensive operation ultimately failed mainly due to poor combat performance of Soviet troops.
What happened to the historical record of the first Jassy, Kishinev offensive after World War II ended?
Soviet and Russian military historians carefully erased mention of 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts' first Iasi, Kishinev offensive over almost 60 years since World War II ended. This deliberate erasure relegated the offensive to a lengthy list of forgotten battles within Soviet-German War records.