In this video we look at a German experience report on the Battle of Budapest (1944-1945) about urban combat. It covers preparation, defensive lines, counterattack, logistics, wounded, civilians, Soviet tactics, houses, weapons, air supply and various other points.

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#BattleOfBudapest,#GermanPerspective,#urbancombat
00:00 Intro
00:19 Context Siege of Budapest
01:02 The Source
02:05 Experience Report
02:13 Preparation
06:27 Military History Group
07:26 Combat Procedures
14:35 Final Remark