Lvov-Sandomierz Offensive
The Lvov–Sandomierz offensive or Lvov–Sandomierz strategic offensive operation was a major Red Army operation to force the German troops from Ukraine and Eastern Poland. Launched in mid-July 1944, the operation was successfully completed by the end of August.
Soviet soldiers advancing in Lvov
The 1st Ukrainian Front, previously the Voronezh Front, was a major formation of the Red Army during World War II, being equivalent to a Western army group.
Alexander Pokryshkin (center) carrying the standard of the 1st Ukrainian Front at the 1945 Moscow Victory Parade.
1st Ukrainian Front Standard for Victory Parade - at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow