On October 29, 1944, the offensive operation in Budapest of the Soviet forces began. The offensive operation of Budapest began on October 29, 1944. The main blow was delivered by the soldiers of the Second Ukrainian Front under the command of Marshal Rodion Malinovsky. The goal was the defeat of Army Group South, Hungary's withdrawal from the war and the capture of Budapest, which opened the way to Vienna. The start was fast. The 46th Army broke through the enemy defenses, and by November 2-3 advanced Soviet units reached the southern outskirts of the capital, finding themselves only 15 kilometers away. However, the city could not be taken immediately. The German command hastily moved large reserves to this area, including tank divisions, and created a deep echelon defense system. Before the Soviet forces, heavy battles awaited Budapest. world | initialize.

On October 29, 1944, the offensive operation in Budapest of the Soviet forces began. The offensive operation of Budapest began on October 29, 1944. The main blow was delivered by the soldiers of the Second Ukrainian Front under the command of Marshal Rodion Malinovsky. The goal was the defeat of Army Group South, Hungary's withdrawal from the war and the capture of Budapest, which opened the way to Vienna. The start was fast. The 46th Army broke through the enemy defenses, and by November 2-3 advanced Soviet units reached the southern outskirts of the capital, finding themselves only 15 kilometers away. However, the city could not be taken immediately. The German command hastily moved large reserves to this area, including tank divisions, and created a deep echelon defense system. Before the Soviet forces, heavy battles awaited Budapest. world | initialize.