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1945 military offensive by the USSR in the Eastern Front of WWII
The Upper Silesian offensive (Russian: Верхне-Силезская наступательная операция) was a strategically significant Soviet offensive on the Eastern Front
Upper_Silesian_offensive
1945 military offensives by the USSR in the Eastern Front of WWII
toward Berlin by 2 months. The Lower Silesian offensive ran from 8–24 February 1945, and the Upper Silesian offensive from 15–31 March. Designed to flank
Silesian_offensives
1945 military offensive by the USSR in the Eastern Front of WWII
The Lower Silesian offensive (Russian: Нижне-Силезская наступательная операция) was a Soviet offensive on the Eastern Front of World War II in 1945, involving
Lower_Silesian_offensive
Military unit
took part in the Vistula-Oder Offensive as part of 115th Rifle Corps, and later in the Lower and Upper Silesian Offensives. During the latter it was distinguished
245th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
Konev, completed his Lower Silesian Offensive by February 24, after which he began laying plans for a new offensive into upper Silesia. Upon the arrival
135th_Rifle_Division
Polish and Czech coal basin
The Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB; Polish: Górnośląskie Zagłębie Węglowe, GZW, Czech: Hornoslezská uhelná pánev) is a coal basin in Silesia, in Poland
Upper_Silesian_Coal_Basin
Military unit
spend the remainder of the war. It took part in the Lower and Upper Silesian offensives during February and March, first attached to 4th Tank Army and
112th_Rifle_Division
Inhabitants of the Silesia region
Czech: Slezsko [ˈslɛsko]; Lower Silesian: Schläsing; Silesian: Ślōnsk [ɕlonsk]; Lower Sorbian: Šlazyńska [ˈʃlazɨnʲska]; Upper Sorbian: Šleska [ˈʃlɛska]; Latin
Silesians
Historical region in Central Europe
Upper Silesia (Polish: Górny Śląsk [ˈɡurnɨ ˈɕlɔ̃sk] ; Silesian: Gůrny Ślůnsk, Gōrny Ślōnsk; Czech: Horní Slezsko; German: Oberschlesien [ˈoːbɐˌʃleːzi̯ən]
Upper_Silesia
Military unit
Konev, completed the Lower Silesian offensive by February 24, after which he began laying plans for a new offensive into upper Silesia. Upon the arrival
246th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
days of the offensive and soon went over to the defense. The Front commander, Marshal I. S. Konev, completed the Lower Silesian offensive by February
148th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
the Front's Lower Silesian Offensive with its main objective of encircling the German garrison of Breslau. On its sector the offensive was based on the
95th_Guards_Rifle_Division
Voting regarding the German–Polish border
campaign, decided to give Upper Silesia considerable autonomy, with a Silesian Parliament as a legislature and the Silesian Voivodship Council as the
1921_Upper_Silesia_plebiscite
Separatist uprisings in 1919–1921
The Silesian Uprisings were a series of three uprisings from August 1919 to July 1921 in Upper Silesia, which was part of the Weimar Republic at the time
Silesian_Uprisings
Military unit
Vistula–Oder offensive in January 1945. At the end of January, the army crossed the Oder and then fought in the Lower Silesian offensive and the Upper Silesian offensive
59th_Army_(Soviet_Union)
Military unit
the Order of the Red Banner. During March it took part in the Upper Silesian Offensive and three of its regiments were recognized with decorations. In
128th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
part of 42nd Army, until January 1944 when it took part in the final offensive to drive Army Group North away from the city, quickly winning a battle
125th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
the Front's Lower Silesian Offensive with its main objective of encircling the German garrison of Breslau. On its sector the offensive was based on the
15th_Guards_Rifle_Division
Military unit
losses. It was partially rebuilt before the start of the final German offensive on Moscow, when it was completely encircled and destroyed. A new 229th
229th_Rifle_Division
Month of 1945
mine and sank in the Bristol Channel. The Red Army launched the Upper Silesian Offensive. Operation Spring Awakening ended in German failure. Juan José
March_1945
German field marshal (1892–1973)
the Pechenga Nickel Works in German hands. When the Soviets opened an offensive against the Arctic sector, the division took part in the fighting. In
Ferdinand_Schörner
Language spoken in Lower Silesia, or German dialect
to distinguish it from the West Slavic Silesian language, the regional Polish variety characteristic of Upper Silesia further east. Its name in German
Silesian_German_language
Voivodeship of Poland
Silesian Voivodeship (Polish: województwo śląskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ ˈɕlɔ̃skʲɛ] ) is an administrative province in southern Poland. With over 4.2 million residents
Silesian_Voivodeship
West Slavic ethnolect
Silesian, occasionally called Upper Silesian, is an ethnolect of the Lechitic group spoken in Upper Silesia. While having secured some international recognition
Silesian_language
German general during World War II
Scherenberg surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet Upper Silesian Offensive in May 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he
Rolf_Scherenberg
1919–1945 province of Prussia, Germany
The Province of Upper Silesia (German: Provinz Oberschlesien; Silesian German: Provinz Oberschläsing; Silesian: Prowincyjŏ Gōrny Ślōnsk; Polish: Prowincja
Province_of_Upper_Silesia
Silesian conurbation and largest urban area in Poland
katowicka, pronounced [kɔnurˈbat͡sja katɔˈvit͡ska]), also known as the Upper Silesian urban area (Konurbacja górnośląska, [kɔnurˈbat͡sja ɡurnɔˈɕlɔ̃ska]),
Katowice_urban_area
Estonian military personnel (1921–2014)
Conflicts World War II Eastern Front Battle of Narva including: Battle for Narva Bridgehead Upper Silesian offensive Awards Iron Cross 2nd & 1st class
Harald_Nugiseks
Place in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Metropolia GZM, formally in Polish Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia (Upper Silesian-Dąbrowa Basin Metropolis) is a metropolitan association (Polish: związek
Upper Silesian–Dąbrowa Basin Metropolis
Upper_Silesian–Dąbrowa_Basin_Metropolis
German general
Greece. Karl von Le Suire was born on 8 November 1898 in Unterwössen in Upper Bavaria. After entering the German Army in December 1916, he was commissioned
Karl_von_Le_Suire
German infantry division
line in late February, just in time for the Soviet Vistula-Oder Offensive. This offensive forced the German forces back behind the Oder and Neisse rivers
20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian)
20th_Waffen_Grenadier_Division_of_the_SS_(1st_Estonian)
18th-century wars between Prussia and Austria
The Silesian Wars (German: Schlesische Kriege) were three wars fought in the mid-18th century between Prussia, under King Frederick the Great, and Habsburg
Silesian_Wars
of Upper Silesia adopted in 1920, with its colours based on the coat of arms of Upper Silesia. The flag is also popular symbol used by the Silesian Autonomy
Flag_of_Upper_Silesia
1744–45 war between Prussia and Austria
Silesia, Bohemia, and Upper Saxony and formed one theatre of the wider War of the Austrian Succession. It was the second of three Silesian Wars fought between
Second_Silesian_War
Large industrial region in Poland
The Upper Silesian Industrial Region (Polish: Górnośląski Okręg Przemysłowy, pronounced [gurnɔˈɕlɔ̃skʲi ˌɔkrɛŋk pʂɛmɨˈswɔvɨ], Polish abbreviation: GOP
Upper Silesian Industrial Region
Upper_Silesian_Industrial_Region
Soviet military commander (1894–1948)
his tank army were tasked with the assault on the city in the Prague offensive and on 9 May liberated Prague. After the war, he became commander of the
Pavel_Rybalko
Military unit
commander. With the corps, the brigade fought in the Upper Silesian offensive and the Lower Silesian offensive in early 1945, during which it participated in
13th_Guards_Tank_Regiment
Historical region of Central Europe
elements. The region is known for its distinctive Silesian language (still spoken by a minority in Upper Silesia), richly decorated folk costumes, hearty
Silesia
German general (1898–1977)
War I World War II Siege of Leningrad Baltic Offensive (1944) Courland Pocket Upper Silesian Offensive Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak
Horst_von_Mellenthin
Lake Balaton Offensive – Last German offensive of the war March 15 – March 31: Upper Silesian offensive April 2 – April 13: Vienna Offensive – Soviets break
Timeline of the Eastern Front of World War II
Timeline_of_the_Eastern_Front_of_World_War_II
Place
Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area (also known as Upper Silesian-Moravian metropolitan area[a] or Upper Silesian urban-industrial agglomeration) is a polycentric
Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area
Katowice–Ostrava_metropolitan_area
Province of Prussia (1815–1919)
Province of Silesia (German: Provinz Schlesien; Polish: Prowincja Śląska; Silesian: Prowincyjŏ Ślōnskŏ) was a province of Prussia from 1815 to 1919. The Silesia
Province_of_Silesia
of Schwedt Bridgehead Silesian Offensives Lower Silesian Offensive Siege of Breslau: February–May 1945 Upper Silesian Offensive Operation Solstice East
List_of_World_War_II_battles
Town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Lauban; Czech: Lubáň; Upper Sorbian: Lubań Šlešćina, pronounced [ˈlubanʲ ˈʃlɛʃtʃina]), sometimes called Lubań Śląski (lit. 'Silesian Lubań'); is a town in
Lubań
Military unit
225th advanced toward Pskov, now as part of 54th Army. When the summer offensive began, it helped breach the German defenses of the Panther Line in the
225th_Rifle_Division
Military unit of Nazi Germany
defend the Vistula front against massing Red Army forces during the Upper Silesian Offensive. It was trapped and finally destroyed in the Spremberg pocket in
Führerbegleitbrigade
Military unit
division defended the Oder between Krappitz and Cosel during the Upper Silesian offensive. After the 1st Ukrainian Front had broken through south of Cottbus
344th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
344th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)
Soviet colonel general (1896–1950)
Winter War Eastern Front Battle of Kalach Battle of Stalingrad Upper Silesian Offensive Battle of Berlin Prague Offensive Awards Hero of the Soviet Union
Vasily_Gordov
Eastern part of the Upper Silesian region around the city of Katowice
East Upper Silesia (German: Ostoberschlesien) is the easternmost extremity of Silesia, the eastern part of the Upper Silesian region around the city of
East_Upper_Silesia
German general (1892–1981)
Kursk Belgorod-Khar'kov Offensive Operation Lower Dnieper Offensive Lower Silesian Offensive Upper Silesian Offensive Prague Offensive Awards Knight's Cross
Karl_Arndt
1945 rebellion of Germans and Silesians against Polish authorities
(then Körnitz in Nazi Germany) on its way to Prudnik during the Upper Silesian offensive on 19 March 1945. A funeral of one of the oldest residents of the
Kórnica_Uprising
1756–63 conflict between Prussia and Austria
mainly in Silesia, Bohemia and Upper Saxony and formed one theatre of the Seven Years' War. It was the last of three Silesian Wars fought between Frederick
Third_Silesian_War
German general (1890–1962)
Dnieper Offensive Dnieper–Carpathian Offensive Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive Battle of the Dukla Pass Upper Silesian Offensive Vienna Offensive Awards Knight's
Rudolf_von_Bünau_(father)
Military unit
Pocket Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive Battle of Dukla Pass Upper Silesian Offensive Prague Offensive Commanders Notable commanders Karl Strecker Erhard Raus
XI_Army_Corps_(Wehrmacht)
Soviet fighter pilot (1921–1945)
Dukla Pass, Vistula–Oder Offensive, Lower Silesian Offensive and Upper Silesian Offensive. He also took part in air offensives over Romania. By July 1944
Fyodor_Shikunov
Former voivodeship of Poland
result of the 1921 Upper Silesia plebiscite, the Geneva Conventions, three Upper Silesian Uprisings, and the eventual partition of Upper Silesia between
Silesian Voivodeship (1920–1939)
Silesian_Voivodeship_(1920–1939)
Soviet army lieutenant general (1898–1951)
subsequently fought in the Lower Silesian Offensive, the Upper Silesian Offensive, the Berlin Offensive, and the Prague Offensive in 1945 under Korchagin's command
Ivan_Korchagin
1945 rebellion of Germans and Silesians against Polish authorities
(then Walzen in Nazi Germany) on its way to Prudnik during the Upper Silesian offensive in March 1945. The local population fell victim to violence and
Walce_Uprising
Town in Opole Voivodeship, Poland
situated in the historical Prudnik Land region, as well as in Upper Silesia. It lies in the Silesian Lowlands, in the valley of Biała river. The town of Strzeleczki
Strzeleczki
18th-century war between Prussia and Austria
The First Silesian War (German: Erster Schlesischer Krieg) was a war between Prussia and Austria that lasted from 1740 to 1742 and resulted in Prussia's
First_Silesian_War
Calendar year
Hannibal. March 15–31 – WWII: The Soviet Red Army carries out the Upper Silesian Offensive. March 15 – The 17th Academy Awards ceremony is held, broadcast
1945
Elder of four lines of the Polish Piast dynasty
The Silesian Piasts were the oldest branch of the royal Piast dynasty of the Kingdom of Poland. They ruled various decentralized duchies in Silesia from
Silesian_Piasts
(1941) Crimean Campaign (1941–1942) Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive Battle of the Dukla Pass Upper Silesian Offensive Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Friedrich-Carl Rabe von Pappenheim
Friedrich-Carl_Rabe_von_Pappenheim
Sopron–Baden offensive: 26 March – 4 April Nagykanizsa–Körmend offensive: 26 March – 15 April Assault on Vienna: 4–13 April Upper Silesian offensive: 15–31
Red Army strategic operations in World War II
Red_Army_strategic_operations_in_World_War_II
Soviet military commander, general
offensive, and Sandomierz–Silesian offensive, the Upper Silesian offensive, and the Moravia–Ostrava offensive. During this period it captured Lvov, Dębica
Mikhail_Ozimin
German Wehrmacht general (1894–1962)
Schmidt-Hammer surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet Prague Offensive in May 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held
Werner_Schmidt-Hammer
Voivodeship museum in Katowice, Poland
Silesian Museum in Katowice (Polish: Muzeum Śląskie w Katowicach; Silesian: Muzeum Sylezyjske w Katowicy) is a museum in the city of Katowice, Poland.
Silesian_Museum_(Katowice)
Military unit
took part in the defence against the Upper Silesian offensive. Following defeat during the Moravia–Ostrava offensive, the division surrendered to the Red
68th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
68th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)
Stadium in Chorzów, Poland
The Silesian Stadium (Polish: Stadion Śląski; Polish: [ˈstadjɔn ˈɕlɔ̃skʲi]) is a sport stadium located on the premises of Silesian Park in Chorzów, Poland
Silesian_Stadium
years 1289–1292 Bohemian king Wenceslaus II became suzerain of some Upper Silesian duchies. Silesia subsequently became a possession of the Crown of Bohemia
History_of_Silesia
Soviet Army major general
Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive, the Lower Silesian Offensive, the Upper Silesian Offensive, the Berlin Offensive, and the Prague Offensive. The division
Vladimir_Rusakov
Political party in Poland
entire Upper Silesian province on the creation of an Upper Silesian state within the Reich. To this end, many Silesians partook in the Silesian uprising
Silesian_Autonomy_Movement
Autonomous region of Bohemia and Austria (1742–1918)
the Western Carpathians (Silesian Beskids) in the south, where it bordered with the Kingdom of Hungary, along the Olza and upper Vistula rivers to the border
Austrian_Silesia
Divisions of the region of Silesia
duchies, which emerged as Upper Silesia, until his death in 1211. Henry I the Bearded remained sovereign of the Lower Silesian Duchy of Wrocław, he acquired
Duchies_of_Silesia
Village in Opole Voivodeship, Poland
Army captured Moszna while on its way to Prudnik as part of the Upper Silesian offensive. During the battle of Prudnik in April and May 1945, Soviets temporarily
Moszna,_Opole_Voivodeship
Military unit
Offensive Vistula-Oder Offensive Lower Silesian Offensive Upper Silesian Offensive Battle of Berlin Prague Offensive Decorations Order of the Red Banner
1st Guards Assault Aviation Corps
1st_Guards_Assault_Aviation_Corps
Soviet Army formation
1945 the 13th Guards fought in the Upper Silesian offensive and the Lower Silesian offensive. During the Berlin Offensive, from 16 to 21 April, the division
13th_Guards_Rifle_Division
1920–1939 legislature of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
eastern part of Upper Silesia became part of the Second Polish Republic following the Silesian Uprisings throughout the Upper Silesian region between 1918
Silesian_Parliament
encirclement. In the final months of the war the corps took part in the Upper Silesian Offensive, encircling and destroying the German troops around Oppeln. After
Yury_Novoselsky
Historical region in Central Europe
[ˈniːdɐˌʃleːzi̯ən] ; Silesian: Dolny Ślōnsk; Upper Sorbian: Delnja Šleska [ˈdɛlnʲa ˈʃlɛska]; Lower Sorbian: Dolna Šlazyńska [ˈdɔlna ˈʃlazɨnʲska]; Lower Silesian: Niederschläsing;
Lower_Silesia
Soviet lieutenant general (1899–1956)
Vistula–Oder offensive, the Sandomierz–Silesian offensive, the Lower Silesian offensive, the Upper Silesian offensive, and the Berlin Offensive, during which
Nikita_Lebedenko
Military unit
Sandomir-Silesia, Lower Silesian Offensive, Upper Silesian Offensive, Battle of Berlin and the Prague Offensive. For the Berlin Offensive, the air army was
2nd_Air_Army
Tram system in the Upper Silesian Conurbation in Poland
Silesian Trams (Polish: Tramwaje Konurbacji Śląskiej) is one of the largest tram systems in the world and the largest and longest tram system in Poland
Silesian_Interurbans
Silesian dialect spoken across the Polish-Czech border
The Cieszyn Silesian dialect or Teschen Silesian dialect (Cieszyn Silesian: cieszyńsko rzecz; Polish: gwara cieszyńska or narzecze cieszyńskie; Czech:
Cieszyn_Silesian_dialect
Soviet Crimean Tatar military commander (1915–1945)
a letter. On 18 March 1945 he was killed in action during the Upper Silesian Offensive and was buried on the Hill of Glory in Lviv. The farewell address
Teyfuq_Abdul
Culinary traditions of the Silesia region
Silesian cuisine belongs to the region of Silesia in Central Europe. It is a subtype of Polish cuisine with many similarities to and signs of the influence
Silesian_cuisine
Military unit
the Soviet Union. The division fought in the Lower Silesian Offensive and the Upper Silesian Offensive in February and March. For the "exemplary performance
58th_Guards_Rifle_Division
Military unit
of Kursk Lower Dnieper Offensive Kamenets-Podolsky pocket Battle of the Dukla Pass Upper Silesian Offensive Prague Offensive Commanders Notable commanders
75th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
75th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)
Tank division of the Soviet military
Airborne participated in the Lower Silesian Offensive and the Upper Silesian Offensive. On 20 April, during the Berlin Offensive, the division stormed Spremberg
32nd_Guards_Tank_Division
Military unit
the Ratibor area. On February 24, immediately following the Lower Silesian Offensive, the Front commander, Marshal I. S. Konev, presented his plan for
239th_Rifle_Division
Infantry division of the Red Army
Rifle Divisions. On February 24, immediately following the Lower Silesian Offensive, the Front commander, Marshal I. S. Konev, presented his plan for
391st_Rifle_Division
Military unit
occupied the front from Raaben to Mettkau. In the planning for the Upper Silesian Offensive the 34th Guards Corps was to reinforce 21st Army as part of the
118th_Rifle_Division
Military unit
initial phase of the offensive, 59th Army was held in reserve. The main part played by the 314th was during the Upper Silesian Offensive in March 1945. This
314th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
314th_Rifle_Division_(Soviet_Union)
Soviet Army colonel general (1895–1958)
Vistula–Oder Offensive, the Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive, the Lower Silesian Offensive, the Upper Silesian Offensive, the Berlin Offensive, and the Prague
Nikolai_Pukhov
Soviet Army Lieutenant general
Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive. In February, it fought in the Lower Silesian Offensive. In March, the division fought in the Upper Silesian Offensive. On 6
Leonid_Kolobov
Soviet Air Force major general
Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive. Andrianov fought in the battles and in the subsequent Lower Silesian Offensive in February and the Upper Silesian Offensive in
Vasily_Andrianov_(pilot)
Silesian variety of Texas, USA
Texan Silesian is a subdialect of the Silesian language used by descendants of immigrant Silesians in American settlements from 1852 to the present. The
Texan_Silesian
Military unit
in the Vistula–Oder Offensive in January, the Upper Silesian Offensive in March, the Siege of Breslau, and the Prague Offensive in May. After the end
213th_Rifle_Division
1921 battle of the Third Silesian Uprising
Oppeln (Opole) in Upper Silesia, Weimar Germany. After the hill had been captured by irregular Polish-Silesian units in the Third Silesian Uprising, German
Battle_of_Annaberg
whole. The coat of arms of Upper Silesia shows a golden eagle on a blue background. In the Polish heraldry, the Silesian eagle is usually not crowned
Coat_of_arms_of_Silesia
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