On 19 March, the Red Army recaptured the last territories lost during the 13‑day Axis offensive. Artillery Regiment (SU-100, markings: C-xx, e.g. [32] On February 25, Hitler ordered Otto Wöhler, Maximilian von Weichs, and Sepp Dietrich to personally present the plans for Operation Süd to him, along with Guderian (OKH) and Alfred Jodl (OKW),[33] at the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, where he ultimately chose “Lösung C2”. Artillery Regiment (SU-76M), 1201st Self-prop. During a Situation Conference on January 7, 1945 at which both Hermann Göring and OB West Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt were present, Hitler proposed his intention of pulling the 6th SS Panzer Army to form a reserve due to severe Allied air attacks. [29], Four plans for Operation Süd were produced by high-ranking officials from Army Group South, the 6th SS Panzer Army, and the 6th Army: “Lösung A” by Fritz Krämer of the 6th SS Panzer Army; “Lösung B” and “Lösung C2” by Helmuth Von Grolman of Army Group South; and “Lösung C1” by Heinrich Gaedcke of the 6th Army, with much fighting and bickering as to which plan should be implemented. Moscow: Helion & Company. This page was last changed on 29 December 2019, at 22:17. Verband Jaguar (captured T-34/85, e.g. The 6th Panzer Army and the 6th Army had only 332 tanks operational of the original approximately 1,000 operational at the start of the offensive. Prisoners taken during Operation Southwind testified that the Germans were in fact preparing to gather a large offensive force. Between February 18 and March 3 the 233rd Rifle Division had dug 27 kilometers of trenches, 130 gun and mortar positions, 113 dugouts, 70 command posts and observation points, and laid 4,249 antitank and 5,058 antipersonnel mines, all this on a frontage of 5 kilometers. [26] From here the units' possible de-training locations would seem to be the cities along the Oder River, however this was a calculated misinformation measure to confuse enemy forces who actually attacked these cities. Flak-Korps were tasked with protecting the 6th SS Panzer Army while en route to Zossen south of Berlin. white, 18th Guards Tank Regiment (M4A2(76)W Sherman, markings: '1xx', e.g. The operation was referred to in Germany as the Plattensee Offensive and in the Soviet Union as the Balaton Defensive Operation. BALATON, bŏ'lŏ-tōn, or PLATTENSEE, a lake in the southwest of Hungary, 55 miles southwest of Budapest, extending from lat. SS-Pz.Rgt 3 (Panther Ausf. white, 382nd Self-prop. Army Group E met fierce resistance from the Bulgarian First Army and Josip Broz Tito's Yugoslavian partisan army, and failed to reach its objective of Mohács. For instance, only 1/3 of the 6th SS Panzer Army's staff were actually from the Waffen-SS.[39]. Badacsony, basalt-covered residual butte, 1,437 feet (438 metres) in elevation, on the north bank of Lake Balaton in the Balaton Highlands of western Hungary. Artillery Regiment (ISU-122), 366th Guards Heavy Self-prop. [15] Hitler ordered OB West Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedt to withdraw the following units from active combat in the Battle of the Bulge: I SS Panzer Coprs with 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte and 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend, along with II SS Panzer Corps with 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich and 9th SS Panzer Division Hohenstaufen. red, 170th Tank Brigade (T-34/85, markings: 5xx, e.g. 22nd Separate Training Tank Regiment (T-34, and a single, old KV-1S), 110th Tank Brigade (T-34/85, markings: 4xx, e.g. [16] The deadline of January 30 proved impossible for refitting to be completed. 1 Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB IATA), Repülőtér 1, Sármellék (South-west end of the lake is about 20 minutes' drive from Keszthely. A forest and conservation region lies to the west of the village, local hills are to the east and Lake Balaton a short way to the north. white, 912nd Self-prop. Geography. U.S.A. 4021593 and Harley-Davidson 42WLA motorcycle, e.g. [23] The slow withdrawal was greatly hampered by Allied air superiority. Heers-Sturm. Artillery (Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, e.g. The 6th SS Panzer Army was well short of its goals. Artillery Battalion (SU-76M), 44th Guards Self-prop. IL-2m3. Artillery Battalion (SU-76M), 310th Separate Self-prop. [48] Despite the start of the operation being so close, some additional plans were thought up to help the sluggish assembly speeds of incoming units. It took place in Western Hungary on the Eastern Front and lasted from March 6th until March 15, 1945. The Hungarian Szent László Infantry Division was still indicated to be attached to the German 2nd Panzer Army as late as 30 April. Pz.Art.Rgt 75 (Pz.Beob.Wg. [38] Many of the incoming units also received cover names to help further mask the build-up of forces from the enemy. It was a failure for Nazi Germany. [33], Army Group South and the OKH could not agree on how to best utilize the 1st Cavalry Corps. Adolf Hitler was the Commander-in-chief of OKH, while also being the supreme commander of OKW. [23] Knowing that German Panzer divisions were not created for defensive purposes, the Soviet Fronts in Hungary became suspicious of the enemy's intentions. [56] The 26th Army, which was expected to take the brunt of the German offensive, arranged its three Rifle Corps along a 44 km front but only 10–15 km deep. Heeresgruppe Süd lost 15,117 casualties in the first eight days of the offensive. Artillery Regiment (SU-100, markings: 4xx, e.g. Visit … white, 1896th Self-prop. 951st Ground Attack Regiment (IL-2m3 Sturmovik) - White diagonal tail-cap with 1 short diagonal stripe, e.g. As the 2nd Ukrainian Front held the territory of Budapest and the lands north of the Hungarian capital, defensive preparations in this sector were not paid much attention due to the lower likelihood of attack, but this was not the same in the south. The Kis Balaton, as a huge wetland habitat is unique in the whole of Europe, which is why it has always been recorded by international nature conservation. [71], On 22 March, the remnants of the 6th SS Panzer Army withdrew towards Vienna. Bostonok a Magyar Égen és Földben 1944–1945. : 74566), 20th Guards Tank Regiment (M4A2(76)W Sherman, markings: '3xx' (e.g. 989th Ground Attack Regiment (IL-2m3 Sturmovik) - 1 long, 2 short diagonal tail stripes, e.g. [47] During the first days of March, alarming reports about road and terrain conditions due to the spring thaw flooded Army Group South Headquarters. Hitler wanted to secure the extremely vital Nagykanizsa oil fields of southern Hungary, as this was the most strategically valuable asset remaining on the Eastern Front. There are many places to be visited. Järven pituus on 77 ja leveys 14 kilometriä. [36] This operational overlap caused by the centralized command led to disagreements, shortages, waste, inefficiencies, and delays, often escalating to the point where Hitler himself would have to give the final ruling on a matter. Artillery Regiment (SU-76M, e.g. But while the 6th Panzer Army was refitting in Germany, Hitler ordered a preliminary offensive with a similar object to be conducted,[17] resulting in Operation Konrad III beginning January 18. When withdrawing from the Western Front, elements of the III. A, -D, Pz.IV Ausf. Artillery Battalion (SU-76M). Balaton is the biggest lake by surface area in Central Europe and gives its name to this entire Hungarian Lake Balaton region. Artillery Regiment (ISU-152, captured Hummels, e.g. Cholnoky Jenő: A Balaton jege (1907), A Balaton hidrológiája (1918) Martonné Erdős Katalin: Magyarország természeti földrajza I. -in diamond-, SS-Pz.Rgt 12 (Panther Ausf. Wöhler wanted to use the 1st Cavalry Corps on the eastern shore of Lake Balaton, as German intelligence reported that "the enemy is still the weakest between Lake Balaton and the Sárviz Channel". Artillery Regiment (SU-100), 1821st Self-prop. [40] Other units from other armies were also sent to the Hungarian theater, for example the 16th SS Panzer Grenadier Division Reichsführer-SS who was brought up from Italy through the Brenner straight and sent to the 2nd Panzer Army. The so-called capital of the Lake Balaton is Siofok. From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Balaton&oldid=6759929, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. Artillery Regiment (SU-100, markings: 6xx, e.g. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lake Balaton. SS-Pz.Rgt 2 (Panther Ausf. This sudden and savage push caused the Soviet command to actually contemplate an evacuation to the opposite shore. Horváth, Gábor (2013). Although there were no tanks in this defensive zone, there was an average of 17 anti-tank guns per kilometer forming 23 tank killing grounds. [59] While these Armies were preparing for the imminent offensive, the 17th Air Army was busy flying reconnaissance missions, although they could not report on much due to excellent German camouflage. [27], However, the main reason for sending the 6th SS Panzer Army south into Hungary can be understood through the list of main strategic points listed in a Situation in the East conference held on January 23: 1) The Hungarian oil region and Vienna oil region which made up 80% of reserves, without which the war effort could not be continued, 2) the Danzig estuary vital for U-boat operations and Upper Silesian industrial region for the war economy and coal production. Another part of 6th SS Panzer Army would then turn south and create a southern spearhead. [23] By February 20, the Soviet fronts in Hungary began to understand what the Germans planned to do. [61] Between the 4th Guards Army and 26th Guards Army, 66 anti-tank zones were created whose depth reached 30–35 km. [36], For Operation Spring Awakening, the area for the new offensive was set on the borderline between OKW (Army Group F) and OKH (Army Group South), and this would cause troubles. Soviet counter-offensive (16 March–15 April 1945): Operation Spring Awakening (German: Unternehmen Frühlingserwachen) was the last major German offensive of World War II. [29][24], Operation Süd was scheduled to start after a path to Budapest had been established. Approaching and encircling the Austrian capital were the Soviet 4th and 6th Guards Tank, 9th Guards, and 46th Armies.[70]. J, Flakpanzer IV 'Wirbelwind'). During the summer the streets are full of life, and at night there are several discos. [53] To ensure sufficient supply of war materials and fuel, stockpiles were set up on either side of the Danube, a ferry was put into use, while additional temporary bridges and gas pipelines were also built on the Danube River. Artillery Regiment (SU-100), 1922nd Self-prop. Lac lake Balaton Hongrie Hungary Siofolk photo picture image (9643295341).jpg 5,572 × 3,715; 9.67 MB Modern architecture on lake Balaton.JPG 2,580 × 1,720; 980 KB Monotype XV on Lake Balaton, Hungary.jpg 2,521 × 1,681; 1.52 MB The north part of Balaton is deeper than the south part. Aleksei Maksim; Isaev Kolomiets (2014). By 15 April, the depleted German 6th Army was north of Graz, facing the Soviet 26th and 27th Armies. The remnants of the German 2nd Panzer Army were south of Graz in the Maribor area, facing the Soviet 57th Army and the Bulgarian First Army. Lacul Balaton (în maghiară Balaton, în germană Plattensee, în latină Lacus Pelso, în croată Blatno jezero, în slovacă Blatenské jazero) este un lac cu apă dulce din regiunea Transdanubia (Ungaria). white, 3rd Guards Mechanized Brigade (BA-64, e.g. Artillery Regiment (SU-100, markings: 4xx, e.g. Artillery Regiment (SU-76M). The southern spearhead would move along the Sió to link up with units from German Army Group E, which was to thrust north through Mohács. [43], Prior to these measures, on January 30, 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte was ordered to follow many of the same secrecy measures, including the temporary removal of their cuff titles.[44]. 17° 14' to 18° 10' E.; area about 400 square miles, including the marshy shores.It receives the waters of more than 30 small streams. As Operation Spring Awakening would be of great importance, lengthy preparation and strategic care was taken so as to not reveal the offensive. red, 1016th Self-prop. The Balaton was popular during the Cold War with both Easterners and Westerners because it was cheap and relatively easy to reach from both sides of the Iron Curtain. white, 135th Tank Brigade (T-34/85, markings: Д -in diamond- and xx, e.g. All this time, the Hungarian Third Army would hold the area west of Budapest along the Vértes Mountains.[45]. "[73] As a mark of disgrace, the Waffen-SS units involved in the battle were ordered to remove their cuff titles. [55] The 3rd Ukrainian Front worked on digging in, creating extensive trench networks ideal for anti-tank defenses, along with defensive earthworks for the artillery and infantry. [55] The two tanks Corps would remain under the 26th and 27th Armies to be utilized only in dire need. On March 3, the 6th SS Panzer Army suggested that a naval assault across Lake Balaton itself could be implemented to help the 1st Cavalry Corps on the southeastern edge, but this turned out to be impossible as the spring storms had blown the pack ice against the southern shore. [24], On January 27, Heinz Guderian was tasked by Hitler to stop the 3rd Ukrainian Front in the vicinity on the Margit-Line in order to protect the vital oil fields. IL-2m3. The village is located on the southern shore of Lake Balaton by the Somogy County-gate. Kárd a Pajzs Mögött - A "Konrád" hadműveletek tőrténete, 1945 2.bővitett kiadás. There are 6 ways to get from El Camino Real & Calle Barcelona to Seattle by train, plane, bus or car. This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 19:28. [55] The defensive strategy of the 3rd Ukrainian Front was one of anti-tank defense as this was what the Germans were going to use. From January 27 through February 15, the Soviets conducted numerous successful counter-attacks, forcing the Germans to give up the greater portion of their territorial gains, pushing the front line back to the area between Lake Velence, the village of Csősz, and Lake Balaton. Units during the final months of the war were very prone to location reassignments as the front situation evolved. J, StuG III.). (2004) A Pallas nagy lexikona; Pazynych V.G. Meanwhile, during January 14 on the Western Front, the 2nd and 9th SS Panzer divisions had to be recommitted back from reserves due to successful allied fighting. Its wonderful world of birds was already famous in the last century; and has survived despite the draining of the marsh started in 1922. [17], The Soviet Forces, contrary to the Germans, did not have such odd structural complications as the Soviet Armies could make independent decisions while the Stavka could intervene when asked or if necessary;[62] a much more straight forward military structure with clear boundaries. The 2nd Panzer Army did not advance as far on the southern side of Lake Balaton as the 6th SS Panzer Army had on the northern side. red. Wikipedia: Instance of: conflict: Part of: World War II: Location: Lake Balaton : Point in time: 15 April 1945: Start time: 6 March 1945: End time: 16 March 1945: 46° 58′ 48″ N, 18° 21′ 00″ E Webb, William (2017). 69th Guards Self-prop. 20th Royal Hungarian Sturm. [58] Held in reserve, the 3rd Ukrainian Front also had the 18th Tank Corps and 23rd Tanks Corps, along with the 1st Guards Mechanized Corps and the 5th Guards Cavalry Corps. The objectives of Konrad III included relieving besieged Budapest and the recapturing of the Transdanubia region. The Das Reich Division had 27 Panthers, 22 Panzer IVs, 28 Jagdpanzers and 26 Sturmgeschützes on hand (the number of those under repair is not available). [51] Nonetheless, if successful, it was envisioned that the meeting of Army Group E's “Waldteufel” and the 6th SS Panzer Army's “Frühlingserwachen” would encircle both the Soviet 26th Army and the Soviet 57th Army. The Germans were driven back to the positions they had held before Operation Spring Awakening began. H). IL-2m3. Between 25 April and 4 May, the 2nd Panzer Army was attacked near Nagykanizsa during the Nagykanizsa–Körmend Offensive. Get in By plane . [68] The attack was spearheaded by the 6th SS Panzer Army and included elite units such as the LSSAH division. Számvéber, Norbert (2017). 297th Infantry Division, 104th Jäger Division, 11th Luftwaffe Field Division, 1st Cossack Division, 3rd, 5th SS Panzer Divisions, 96th, 711st Infantry Divisions, 2nd Hungarian Armoured Division, 1st Hussar Division, 6th Panzer Division, 37th SS Cavalry Division, 20th Hungarian Infantry Division (2-3 Battalions). The 2nd Panzer Army's “Eisbrecher” would advance from an area southwest of Lake Balaton and progress towards Kaposvár to enguage the Soviet 57th Army. German offensive (6–15 March 1945): Germany. IL-2m3. [54][45], Tolbukhin's plan was to initially slow down the German advance to rob their offensive of momentum, then begin grinding down the attacking armies, then initiate the planned Soviet offensive to finish off the remaining German forces. Judgment of Lake Balaton or Balaton Condemned (German title: Menschen im Sturm) is a 1933 Austrian-Hungarian drama film directed by Werner Hochbaum and starring Gyula Csortos, Maria Mindzenty and Antal Páger. [55] The main differences between the Soviet defenses during the Battle of Kursk and the Balaton Defensive Operation (the Russian name for Operation Spring Awakening) was the relative short time frame allowed for defensive preparations (half a month), the smaller number of Soviet forces partaking in the defensive, and a reduced focus on perfecting the defensive lines as after all the 3rd Ukrainian Front would need to start its offensive from these lines. Artillery Battalion (SU-76M), 85th Guards Self-prop. white, 19th Guards Tank Regiment (M4A2(76)W Sherman, markings: '2xx', e.g. There is a panorama of the Hill at Somosi, from the Víztükre Lake shores. However, the commanding staff of Army Group E was pessimistic about the LXXXXI Corps' ability to reach Mohács due to the unfavoring terrain and sole dependence on infantry. By 4 April, the 6th SS Panzer Army was already in the Vienna area desperately setting up defensive lines against the anticipated Soviet Vienna Offensive. [61] A prime example of the scale of defensive installments can be seen in the 26th Army's 135th Rifle Corps. [69], The last major German offensive on the Eastern Front of World War II, Interrupted Soviet offensive preparations, Units involved in Offensive (March 6–15, 1945). Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts.A copy of the license is included in the section entitled GNU Free Documentation License. Artillery Regiment (SU-100), 1068th Self-prop. white. 46° 45' to 47° 5' N., and from long. 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