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Name: Operation Spring Awakening

Type: Event

Start: 1945 AD

End: 1945 AD

Parent: Soviet Invasion of Hungary

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Was the last major German offensive of World War II. It took place in Western Hungary on the Eastern Front and lasted from 6 March until 15 March, 1945. The objective was to secure the last significant oil reserves still available to the European Axis powers and prevent the Red Army from advancing towards Vienna. It was a failure for Nazi Germany.

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  • March 1945: Soviet counterattack in Hungary.
  • March 1945: Soviet forces continue to advance in Hungary towards Austria.
  • March 1945: German occupation of Balaton lake region (line of 15 march).

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  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 455

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