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On This Day

March 3, 1945 #OTD World War II: German 6th Volksgrenadier Division captured Lauban, Germany (now Poland). Pictured: Young German soldiers, armed with carbines Kar 98A and Panzerfausts, are walking along the street of Lauban in Silesia. As a result of the German soldiers counterattacks in March... read more

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On This Day in History - January 17, 1945

January 17, 1945 #OTD World War II: After crossing the Warthe River, Soviet troops expanded their bridgehead to 160 miles wide and 100 miles deep, causing the Germans to evacuate Warsaw, Poland (which would soon be occupied by Soviet forces), Soviet forces also captured Kielce. Angry at the... read more

On This Day in History - March 1, 1945

March 1, 1945 #OTD World War II: German Armeegruppe Mitte recaptured Lauban, Germany (now Luban, Poland. Pictured: Young German soldiers, armed with carbines Kar. 98A and Panzerfausts, walking along the street of Lauban in Silesia. As a result of the German soldiers counterattacks in March 1945.

On This Day

May 4, 1936 #OTD Ludwig von Falkenhausen, German officer most notable for his activities during World War I. (Born: 1844), died on this day in Görlitz, Gau Silesia, Germany, aged 91.