Military & Warfare

Soviet Union Launches Major Offensive in Romania

A massive Soviet offensive commenced against Axis forces in Romania, marking a significant turning point in the Eastern Front. The operation aimed to liberate Romania from Axis control, which had aligned with Germany. The Red Army's advance began due to increased pressure on Axis powers and aimed to secure strategic resources and territorial gains. With Romania's oil fields crucial to the Wehrmacht, the Soviet Union sought to diminish Germany's capacity to wage war.

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