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2.2 - The Battle of Bautzen: Prelude to the Battle
An in-depth look at the strategic significance of Bautzen, with a particular focus on how the city featured prominently in the Soviet & German campaign plans for April 1945.
Plus, let’s meet the forces and personalities who will be key players in the upcoming fighting.
Map: Here is an overview of the German, Soviet & Polish forces on the eve of the assault on Berlin, including the major offensives which are launched as part of ‘Operation Berlin’. (E.g. the Polish-Soviet offensive into Saxony, towards Bautzen & Dresden.)
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important towns, cities, and locations featured in the series.
Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/europeatwar
If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected]
You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com
Cover photo: picture alliance/ZB/Deutsche Fotothek
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An in-depth look at the strategic significance of Bautzen, with a particular focus on how the city featured prominently in the Soviet & German campaign plans for April 1945.
Plus, let’s meet the forces and personalities who will be key players in the upcoming fighting.
Map: Here is an overview of the German, Soviet & Polish forces on the eve of the assault on Berlin, including the major offensives which are launched as part of ‘Operation Berlin’. (E.g. the Polish-Soviet offensive into Saxony, towards Bautzen & Dresden.)
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important towns, cities, and locations featured in the series.
Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/europeatwar
If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected]
You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com
Cover photo: picture alliance/ZB/Deutsche Fotothek
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