Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive
The Sandomierz–Silesian Offensive was part of the Soviet Vistula-Oder Offensive. It was carried out by the 1st Ukrainian Front under Ivan Konev.
The 1st Front begun its offensive on January 12, starting from the Sandomierz Bridgehead. Within 6 days the 1st Front has broken through the German front on the length of 250km and advanced from 120km to 150km; near the end of the offensive the Soviets have approached Breslau and begun crossing of the Oder river.
