On February 8, 1945, the 1st Ukrainian Front began conquering Lower Silesia and initially surrounded Breslau. However, Konev also sought to capture Gorlitz on the Neisse River to prepare for the final assault on Berlin. But German resistance stiffened before Lauban, a small town but an important railway junction. However, General Rybalko's 3rd Guards Tank Army was suffering from the wear and tear of the intense operations on the Vistula River, as the defenders were now fighting on Reich soil.
Attacker: German (Elements of 6th Volksgrenadier Division)
Defender: Russian (Elements of the 3rd Guards Tank Army, 1st Ukrainian Front)
