Historical Events tagged with "combinedforces"
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Military & Warfare
Siege of Budapest Ends with Surrender
February 13th, 1945 80 years ago
The Siege of Budapest culminated with the unconditional surrender of German and Hungarian forces to the advancing Red Army, marking a significant turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II. The siege, which began in December 1944, saw intense urban warfare as Soviet forces encircled Budapest, aiming to capture the city and secure control over Hungary. The final capitulation was a result of overwhelming Soviet pressure and tactical superiority, alongside severe shortages in supplies for the besieged forces.
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