March 1945

Sunday, March 4th


Eastern Front

CENTRAL SECTOR

The 1st Guards Tank Army reaches the Baltic coast near Kolberg. Elements of the 1st Polish Army link up with the tankers to invest the garrison of 3,200 soldiers and 68,000 civilians. Regenswalde also falls as the X SS Corps fights for its survival around Dramberg. Stargard falls to the 61st Army.

The XXIV Panzer Corps draws closer to Lauban, inflicting heavy losses upon the 3rd Guards Tank Army.


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