Soviet forces capture Warsaw during World War II on January 17, 1945, following their Vistula-Oder Offensive, entering a ruined city after the failed Warsaw Uprising of 1944 took place while the Soviets had paused, allowing Germans to crush the Polish Home Army. The Soviets' entry solidified their control over Poland, paving the way for a pro-Soviet government .
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