This file consists of operational orders, directives, and situation reports issued or circulated by the German Army High Command (OKH) during the final phase of the Second World War on the Eastern Front. The documents cover the period from early January to April 1945, a time marked by rapid territorial loss, collapsing defensive lines, and increasing operational paralysis within the Wehrmacht.
The material includes high-level assessments of front-line conditions, orders relating to troop movements and defensive measures, and evaluations of enemy strength and intent. The documents reflect the deteriorating strategic position of German forces, the widening gap between command expectations and battlefield realities, and the increasingly reactive nature of OKH decision-making.
The file provides a contemporaneous record of how the German military command attempted to manage and respond to the final Soviet offensives, offering insight into command structure, communication flow, and the limits of centralized control during systemic collapse.
Disclaimer
This file contains contemporaneous military orders and situation reports produced by the German Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres) during the final months of the Second World War. The documents are presented for historical and research purposes only.
The views, assessments, terminology, and assumptions expressed within the material reflect those of their original authors at the time of creation and do not represent the views of the archive or its curators. The documents were generated within a wartime military command structure and may contain inaccuracies, incomplete information, or perspectives shaped by operational pressure, censorship, or institutional bias.
Inclusion of this material does not imply endorsement of the policies, actions, or ideology of the Nazi regime or the German armed forces. The archive preserves these records to enable critical examination of historical events through primary source evidence.
Users are encouraged to consult this material in conjunction with other contemporary sources and later scholarly research in order to form a balanced and informed understanding of the historical context.
Condition Note
The file appears to be in stable but fragile condition, consistent with late-war military paperwork. The documents are typed on thin wartime paper stock and show signs of age-related wear, including light creasing, edge softening, and minor discoloration. Ink and type impressions remain largely legible, though contrast may be reduced in places due to fading. Any annotations, stamps, or routing marks appear to have been applied during original use and should be preserved as part of the record. No evidence of modern alteration is apparent.
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