Operation Konrad
In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Operation Konrad. From its origins to its impact today, Operation Konrad has played a fundamental role in society. Throughout history, Operation Konrad has been the subject of numerous studies and research, which has led to a greater understanding of its importance and relevance in different areas. Through this article, we will delve into its many facets, analyzing its consequences and possible implications for the future. Join us on this journey through Operation Konrad, and discover its influence on the world around us.
Operation Konrad was the German-Hungarian effort to relieve the encircled garrison of Budapest during the Battle of Budapest in January 1945. The operation was divided into three parts:
- Operation Konrad I - 1 January 1945 - Led by IV SS Panzer Corps from Tata. Halted near Bicske.
- Operation Konrad II - 7 January 1945 - Led by IV SS Panzer Corps from Esztergom. Halted at Pilisszentkereszt.
- Operation Konrad III - 17 January 1945 - Led by IV SS Panzer Corps and III Panzer Corps from south of Budapest near Székesfehérvár. Attempt to encircle ten Soviet divisions. Halted south of Ercsi.
See also
- 1st Panzer Division - Part of relief force
- IV SS Panzer Corps - Part of relief force
- III Panzer Corps - Part of relief force
- IX SS Mountain Corps - Besieged in Budapest
- Hungarian Third Army - Besieged in Budapest
References
- ^ Mihályi, Balázs (2022-05-26). Siege of Budapest 1944–45: The Brutal Battle for the Pearl of the Danube. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 57–71. ISBN 978-1-4728-4838-3.
- ^ Joseph, Frank (2012). The Axis Air Forces: Flying in Support of the German Luftwaffe. ABC-CLIO. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-313-39590-1.
- ^ Cornelius, Deborah S. (2011). Hungary in World War II: Caught in the Cauldron. Fordham Univ Press. pp. 370–371. ISBN 978-0-8232-3343-4.
External links
- Számvéber, Norbert (2015). The Sword Behind the Shield: A Combat History of the German Efforts to Relieve Budapest 1945 – Operation 'Konrad' I, II, III. Helion. ISBN 978-1-909982-19-2.
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