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The Brutal Battle For The Pearl Of The Danube

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The Battle of Budapest was one of the most destructive urban battles in history. It was fought between the Soviet Union and Germany from December 1944 to February 1945, and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The city was eventually captured by the Soviets, but not before it had been reduced to rubble.

The battle for Budapest was a brutal affair. The fighting was intense, and both sides suffered heavy losses. The city was subjected to relentless artillery bombardment, and many of its buildings were destroyed. The fighting also took a heavy toll on the civilian population. Many people were killed, and many more were left homeless.

Siege of Budapest 1944–45: The Brutal Battle for the Pearl of the Danube (Campaign)

by Balázs Mihályi

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The Battle of Budapest was a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. The Soviet victory gave them control of Hungary, and it opened the way for their advance into Austria. The battle also had a significant impact on the course of the war itself. It showed that the Soviet Union was capable of defeating the Germans in urban combat, and it helped to convince the Allies that they could win the war.

The Battle

The Battle of Budapest began on December 29, 1944, when the Soviet Union launched a massive offensive against the city. The Germans were caught off guard, and they were quickly forced to retreat. The Soviets quickly surrounded the city, and they began to close in.

The fighting in Budapest was intense. The Germans were determined to hold the city, and they put up a fierce resistance. The Soviets were equally determined to capture the city, and they were willing to pay any price. The fighting was often hand-to-hand, and both sides suffered heavy losses.

The city was subjected to relentless artillery bombardment. Many of the buildings were destroyed, and the streets were littered with rubble. The fighting also took a heavy toll on the civilian population. Many people were killed, and many more were left homeless.

The battle for Budapest lasted for two months. The Soviets finally captured the city on February 13, 1945. The Germans had been defeated, but at a great cost. Hundreds of thousands of people had been killed, and the city had been reduced to rubble.

The Aftermath

The Battle of Budapest was a brutal and destructive affair. It was one of the most destructive urban battles in history, and it resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The city was eventually captured by the Soviets, but not before it had been reduced to rubble.

The Battle of Budapest is a reminder of the horrors of war. It is a story of human suffering and sacrifice. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

The Battle of Budapest was one of the most important battles of World War II. It was a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front, and it helped to pave the way for the Allied victory. The battle was also a tragedy. It resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, and it destroyed one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

The Battle of Budapest is a reminder of the horrors of war. It is a story of human suffering and sacrifice. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

Siege of Budapest 1944–45: The Brutal Battle for the Pearl of the Danube (Campaign)

by Balázs Mihályi

4 out of 5