August 1944

Eastern Front

The Germans attack the Old Town only to fine the Poles have withdrawn.

Bucharest falls to the 53rd Army.

Since Operation BAGRATION began at the end of June the Ostheer has suffered 916,000 casualties. Despite the commitment of 1 SS panzer grenadier and 10 Volksgrenadier divisions the German armies in the east remain extremely weak, having lost 12 infantry and 1 Volksgrenadier division in the fighting. Paper strength now stands at 10 panzer, 9 panzer grenadier and 105 infantry divisions.