March 1945

Eastern Front

With the now customary arty and air support, 1st Belorussian Front launches its offensive into Pomerania. The 1st and 2nd Guards Tank Armies and 3rd Shock Army push north from Arnswalde, while the 47th Army attacks west of Pyritz and the 61st Army east of Stargard, The main assault hits the junction of the III and X SS Corps.

The XXIV Panzer Corps launches a strong counterattack near Lauban but after initially takint the 3rd Guards Tank Army by surprise, it is brought to a halt and suffers heavy losses. Over the next few days the 4th Tank Army pulls out of the combat line and moves to Oppeln to support 21st Army.