Second Polish Army (1944–45)

Subsequently, the Second Army was part of the final great Soviet offensive of World War II in Europe, the drive on Prague.

A significant number of pre-war Polish NCOs and officers either: Thus while the recruits to the pro-Soviet Polish Committee of National Liberation were able to fill most private and NCOs slots, the army had only about half of the needed number of officers; 33% of them young (under 25 years) and about 50% with no formal training (only secondary education).

Near the end of February, the Army moved towards Piła, Krzyż Wielkopolski and Czarnków to counter the possible threat of German counterattack from the Poznań area.

In the first half of March the army acted as a reinforcement for the 1st Belarusian Front, and was regrouped in the area of Gorzów Wielkopolski - Barlinek - Pełczyce - Chłopowo - Klasztorne - Słonów.

The Second Army suffered very heavy losses at the Battle of Bautzen during April 22–26, with 18,232 dead or missing (22% of total combat personnel), and over 50% of armour.

Subsequently, in May, the Second Army was part of the final great Soviet offensive of World War II in Europe, the drive on Prague.