Western Carpathian offensive
February 18, 1945 · Slovak Republic
Result Allied victory
The Red Army attacked German and Hungarian forces across the Western Carpathians in Slovakia and southern Poland. It advanced through the mountains, though at heavy cost.
Germany
Soviet Union and allies
Other
Strength and losses
Soviet Union Strength 482,000
Kingdom of Romania Strength 99,300
Units
2nd Ukrainian Front
4th Ukrainian Front
38th Army (Soviet Union)
3rd Rifle Corps
121st Rifle Division
129th Guards Rifle Division
138th Rifle Division
140th Rifle Division
141st Rifle Division
183rd Rifle Division
211th Rifle Division
226th Rifle Division
232nd Rifle Division
237th Rifle Division
240th Rifle Division
241st Rifle Division
242nd Rifle Division
6th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
70th Guards Rifle Division