THE EAST POMERANIAN OFFENSIVE, 1945: Destruction of German Forces in Pomerania and West Prussia

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A fully illustrated account of the East Pomerania Offensive, covering multiple battles and includes previously unpublished photos of late-war Soviet offensives. In early 1945, the Red Army marched into East Prussia. Having advanced across Poland, relentlessly pushing back German forces, the Red Army built up forces along the Oder River, preparing for the final push towards Berlin. But before that battle could take place, it was necessary to clear and destroy German forces in Pomerania and West Prussia. The offensive successfully cleared the remnants of German forces northeast of Berlin, allowing Zhukov's forces to finally launch the battle of Berlin from the Seelow Heights on the Oder on April 16, 1945. Contains 120+ illustrations.