March 1945

Eastern Front

Heavy fighting rages at Kolberg. The Poles demand the surrender of the town but the garrison comander, Gen Fullreide, refuses. He is aided in his defense by 2 naval destroyers lying offshore.

Fighting at Atldamm intensifies as the 47th Army renews its attacks. The 3rd Panzer Army has steadily strengthened its positions over the previous few days and withholds the Soviet attack.

The 6th SS Panzer Army launches a last ditch effort to break through the positions of the 27th Army. 200 panzers, with arty and infantry support, surge forward but become embroiled in bitter fighting. To the north the 2nd Ukrainian Front captures Zvolen.