Siege of Breslau

January 23 – May 6, 1945 · Wrocław

Result Soviet victory

Soviet forces encircled the German garrison in the Silesian city of Breslau, which held out as a fortress for months. It surrendered only just after Berlin fell.

On the map Contemporaries

Allies of World War II

Axis powers

Soviet Union

Germany

Strength and losses

Strength: 87,334
Casualties: 31,604
Killed: 7,177–13,000
Wounded: 24,427–33,000

Units

1st Ukrainian Front 112th Rifle Division 135th Rifle Division 218th Rifle Division 309th Rifle Division 359th Rifle Division

9th Parachute Division