In 1943, fighting the Great Patriotic War are gradually coming back already at the territory of modern Ukraine.Already, in principle, it is clear that the Soviet Union win the war against the fascist invaders.In this article we will talk about the 2 Ukrainian Front, fighting way, the chronicle of hostilities which is very interesting.
Efficiency major combat units
Exodus of ancient wars could be solved in one battle, when the troops met head-on and the battle took place between them.With the development of military technology it has become impossible.The victory in the global war (since the 1 st World) could win only the army which clearly coordinated movement and action combat units on a large front.An example of such successful military conglomerate 2 can be called Ukrainian Front, fighting way which is very interesting.With the cooperation of the army groups command can simultaneously achieve success in various areas, and the enemy, respectively, do not have enough human and technical resources "to eliminate the holes."
Create 2 Ukrainian Front
In late 1943, the Soviet Russia was already practically liberated from invaders.Therefore, many of the troops who participated in the liberation of Russian regions continued their combat path of the enemy and crossed into the territory of modern Ukraine.In this regard, it has become necessary to provide a new front.Bet Commander issued an order on 16 October 1943 established the 2 Ukrainian Front, fighting way which lasted until 1945.From October 20 the same year the order came into force.
form an effective combat unit was not difficult, because the core group made up of the former Steppe Front, who have already had experience of interaction between them.
2 Ukrainian Front: battle your way (Dnipro and Central Ukraine)
Immediately after the establishment was in front of the task as quickly as possible to release the central region of Ukraine.In late September, the troops at that time still the Steppe Front crossed the Dnieper near Kremenchug.Despite the fact that the front did not have enough strength for a serious fight, the commander decided to continue the offensive.The main objective at this point was to prevent the attack of the enemy army from Dnepropetrovsk, so the military council decided to advance the front line Pyatikhatki - Apostolovo.
This operation was later called Pyatihatskoy.The offensive began after the concentration of forces of 15 October 1943 and gradually borne fruit.Once the fighting dragged on, the command to change the strategy.
attack on Znamenka and Kirovograd
When the army bogged down in fighting in the Dnipropetrovsk region, it was necessary to change the direction and focus of fighting.For this investigation was carried out.According to available information, the army became clear that in the region of Znamenka little concentrated enemy forces.In order to provide effective resistance to the enemy forces will have to shift that will take time.
Znamenka the part of our army, namely 2 Ukrainian Front, which is fighting the way for Ukraine was long, the first blow inflicted November 14, 1943.Until November 25, features of the dynamics in the actions of the troops was not.But success in these battles provide a strong 2 Ukrainian Front!Chronicle of the fighting is:
- From 3 to 5 December was fighting for the liberation of the city of Alexandria.For the Nazis, it was quite an important point, because in the area even now left large deposits of brown coal, which is used as fuel.
- from December 6, began fighting for the liberation of a large railway junction - the city of Znamenka.The city was liberated a few days.
- More troops headed toward Kirovograd.Distance from Znamenka to the regional center only 50 kilometers, but release Kirovograd army could only January 8, 1944.The enemy has built a strong line of defense, which has long held back the Soviet soldiers, but did not survive the onslaught.
Uman-operation Batoshanskaya
Where next went 2 Ukrainian Front?Fighting the way our troops went to the west.It was necessary to liberate Right-Bank Ukraine and Moldova.The offensive in the direction of Uman District of Kirovohrad began March 5, 1944.The Germans were not able to create a strong line of defense at the site of hostilities.All elements other than aviation forces of the Red Army about 2 times greater than the possibility of the enemy.Wehrmacht defense line width of about 8 kilometers Army broke through for 2 days.Then began a successful breakthrough.
Uman managed to release 10 March 1944.Further troops crossed the Southern Bug and the continued path toward Dubno and Zhmerinka.March 19 was liberated Mogilev-Podolsky.
fact 2 weeks Soviet troops failed small "blitzkrieg".For example, the distance from the Kirovograd to Uman - 197 km.From Uman to Mogilev it is not very close.We must also take into account the factor of the fighting.
the end of March - beginning of April 2 Ukrainian Front troops were to help the United 1 Ukrainian Front Kamenetz-Podolsk.Objective: Places 1 Panzer Army.Army had to walk to the Dniester and to advance along the shore just to encircle the enemy army.Ring close almost succeeded.April 3 spacecraft took a city known for its fortress Hawtin.
2 Ukrainian Front: battle your way in the history of the war abroad
Troops 2 Ukrainian Front took an active part in the operations of the Red Army outside the borders of the Soviet Union, aimed at the complete destruction of enemy forces.It is worth noting in this regard the events in August 1944.At this time, Soviet troops was held Iasi-Kishinev offensive operation, which then grew into a joint Romanian troops of the Bucharest-Arad.The strategic objective of these operations was a change of power in Romania and the elimination of the state of war against the USSR.Of course, the Red Army, who stopped at the time it was impossible to complete the task.
Next 2 Ukrainian Front (battle your way page 922. Regiment and other compounds is summarized in the material) relocated to Hungary.In October, our army launched a successful offensive against the enemy forces in the area of Debrecen.Army Group "South", which operated in Hungary, was destroyed as a result of successfully planned actions of our troops.After that, Soviet troops headed towards Budapest, surrounded by the enemy and entered the city.
Recent combat operations of the 2 Ukrainian Front took place in Austria and the Czech Republic.The Prague offensive operation against the parts of the German troops ended May 12, 1945.
Conclusion In the history of the Second World War 2 Ukrainian Front (fighting way - the years 1943-1945) has left its mark.The troops of this front was released the strategically important region of Central Ukraine, and also participated in the fighting in many European countries.
Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus will not forget the exploits of Soviet soldiers!
