The Battle of Bautzen (1945) – The Last German Victory of World War II
The Final Offensive on Bautzen 1945 | The Last Victory of the Wehrmacht
As Berlin was being surrounded by the Red Army, depleted German divisions commanded by Marshal Ferdinand Schörner launched Germany’s last offensive of World War II, in which they were victorious. However, it was only partially successful, because the original plan of this operation, which was none other than to reach Berlin itself, could not be carried out. So with which units did the Wehrmacht launch this latest offensive, and what was its actual impact? Next in this show, we take a look at it.
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Soviet attack April 1945
02:51 The Poles neglect their southern flank
03:30 German Schörner Offensive Plan
05:12 German attack on Bautzen
06:40 Soviet counteroffensive
08:40 Casualty Count and Repercussion
Credit to : War Academy