60th Anniversary of the Jassy-Kishinev (Iaşi-Chişinău) Offensive During The Second World War

INTRODUCTION

On 22 August 2004, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title 60th Anniversary of the Jassy-Kishinev (Iaşi-Chişinău) Offensive During The Second World War. The issue comprises one stamp on a souvenir sheet, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Ivan Picev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Jassy–Kishinev Operation, named after the two major cities, Iaşi and Chişinău, in the staging area, was a Soviet offensive against Axis forces, which took place in Eastern Romania from 20–29 August 1944. The 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts of the Red Army engaged Army Group South Ukraine, which consisted of combined German and Romanian formations, in an operation to reclaim the Moldavian SSR and destroy the Axis forces in the region, opening a way into Romania and the Balkans. The offensive resulted in the encirclement and destruction of defending German forces, allowing the Soviet Army to resume its strategic advance further into Eastern Europe. It also forced Romania to switch allegiance from the Axis powers to the Allies. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: August 22, 2004 Michel Catalogue Number: 494 Artist/Designer: Ivan Picev Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 494 | Monument	Monument Michel Catalogue No: 494 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 2 Lei Quantity Printed: 20,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ Block 32 (494) FDC | Monument

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