Siege of Budapest 1945 - Diary Entries 

Through contemporary diary entries, personal stories, and vivid, naturalistic descriptions, we can gain insight into the brutal siege that lasted from Christmas 1944 until February 13, 1945. This tragic period claimed the lives of tens of thousands of civilians, with researchers estimating the civilian toll at approximately 38,000, as well as hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
The Siege of Budapest was particularly catastrophic for the civilian population and the city's infrastructure, and it is considered one of the bloodiest urban battles of World War II.