The German Army, aided by the Home Guard (Volkssturm) and slave labourers, then turned the city into a military fortress: Breslau was to be capable of a lengthy defense against the advancing Soviets.
Para Tentara Jerman, dibantu oleh Home Guard (Volkssturm) dan budak pekerja, maka mengubah kota menjadi sebuah benteng militer: Breslau harus mampu menahan pergerakan Soviet.