J. V. Stalin

Order of the Day, No. 364

May  7, 1945

Source : Works, Vol. 16
Publisher : Red Star Press Ltd., London, 1986
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Issued. by Marshal Stalin and addressed to the Commanded of the troops of the
1st Ukranian Front, Marshal Koniev, and the Chief of Staff of the Front, Army-Gen. Petrov

The Order states that on May 7, troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front, as a result of a long siege, completely captured the city and fortress of Breslavl (Breslau).

The German garrison defending the city, headed by the Commandant of the fortress, Infantry General von Niehof and his staff, ceased resistance, laid down their arms and surrendered.

By 19.00 hours (Moscow time) on May 7, the Soviet troops had taken prisoner in Breslavl more than 40,000 German officers and men.

The Order mentions 59 commanders of troops, tankmen, artillerymen, airmen, sappers and signallers whose units and formations distinguished themselves.

A salute of 12 salvoes was fired from 224 Moscow guns.

("Soviet War Mews," No. 1153)

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