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BATTLE // August 29, 1944

Jassy–Kishinev Offensive

Overview

The Jassy–Kishinev offensive, named after the two major cities, Jassy and Kishinev, in the staging area, was a Soviet offensive against Axis forces, which took place in Eastern Romania from 20 to 29 August 1944 during World War II. The 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts of the Red Army engaged Army Group South Ukraine, which consisted of combined German and Romanian formations, in an operation to reoccupy Bessarabia and destroy the Axis forces in the region, opening the way into Romania and the Balkans.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Soviet Union1,314,200
    medium
  • Romania1,163,347
    medium

Soviet Union fielded a 1.1 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Soviet Union13,197
    medium1% loss rate
  • Romania150,000
    medium13% loss rate
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Commanders (18)

Romania

Soviet Union

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