THE BATTLE OF KÖNIGSBERG.

  • Published In: History Today, 2023, v. 73, n. 8. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Willems, Bastiaan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the battle of Königsberg. It mentions that fortress strategy came into being on March 8, 1944, when Hitler decreed War Directive 53. It reveals that under Operation Bagration, several German troops were forced to stay put in fortresses such as Vitebsk, Mogilev and Bobruisk, where they were encircled and destroyed or taken prisoner.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2023/08, Vol. 73, Issue 8, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:164825653

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