April 1945

Eastern Front

The 3rd Belorussian Front unleashes a massive attack against Group Samland. 2 divisions on the German left wing comu under intense pressure but hold on.

Soviet forces in Austria begin to advance south of Vienna, the 26th, 27th and 57th Armies pushing forward on a broad front. Inside the city the Germans are fighting around Florisdorf Bridge, the defenders having just 6 panzers left. Strong Soviet attacks quickly destroy 4 tanks but the SS continue to hold.