The Tiger and Panther had wide tracks and powerful engines that should, at least in theory, have given them good performance in heavy mud and other difficult terrain. I look at whether or not this was actually the case in my latest video.
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Video: Spring Awakening/Balaton Defensive Operation
Operation Spring Awakening began on March 6th, 1945. After three failed attempts to relieve the besieged garrison of Budapest, the German and Hungarian armies launched a massive offensive aimed at eliminating the 3rd Ukrainian Front and a stabilizing the front line.
Learn about how the operation came together and why it failed in my latest video.
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