April 1945

Sunday, April 8th

Eastern Front

CENTRAL SECTOR

The situation in Konigsberg has deteriorated greatly, Group Lasch having been isolated from the Samland Group as the 11th Guards Army crosses the Pregel and links up with the 43rd Army. Muller orders Lash to break out and rejoin but Lasch maintains that his forces are too weak.

SOUTHERN SECTOR

Elements of the 6th Guards Tank Army penetrate into Vienna city center as they strive to link up with the 4th Guards Army. The 6th SS Panzer Army defends every step of the way.

[ April 7th - April 9th]