When did the Lower Silesian offensive take place?
The Lower Silesian offensive began on the 8th of February 1945 and ended on the 24th of that same month.
Questions about Silesian offensives
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Soviet forces during the Upper Silesian offensive?
Ivan Konev commanded the 1st Ukrainian Front during this period while his unit moved westward after finishing their previous major offensive near the Vistula River.
How many German soldiers were lost during the Upper Silesian offensive in March 1945?
Soviet information reported that the Germans lost 54,000 soldiers during the Upper Silesian offensive with 40,000 dead and 14,000 captured.
Why did Joseph Stalin delay the final push toward Berlin until April 1945?
Joseph Stalin's decision to delay the push toward Berlin served political goals by allowing him to occupy substantial parts of Austria during the Vienna offensive.
Which city was reached by the East Pomeranian offensive in mid-April 1945?
By mid-April the East Pomeranian offensive succeeded in reaching the important German port city of Stettin now known as Szczecin.