Battle of Debrecen

Overview

The Battle of Debrecen, called by the Red Army the Debrecen Offensive Operation, was a battle taking place from 6 to 29 October 1944 on the Eastern Front in Hungary during World War II.

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Significance

The Battle of Debrecen, fought from 6 to 29 October 1944, was a Soviet offensive operation conducted on the Eastern Front in Hungary. The engagement committed substantial forces on both sides, with Soviet strength exceeding 698,000 troops against a German force of roughly 241,000. Casualties were significant for both parties — approximately 19,700 Soviet and 15,000 German — reflecting the intensity of operations across the period. As part of the broader Soviet advance into Hungary during the autumn of 1944, the operation extended Red Army pressure into Central Europe at a stage when German defensive capacity on the Eastern Front was under mounting strain.

Forces & casualties

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