The EA armies (German, Austrian, French, Italian, British, Greek, Serbian, Turkish, and Bulgarian-Romanian rebels) were ready to march on New Year's Day. The strong army crossed into Bulgaria, and fought off the few resisting Bulgarian troops. By the end of the month, only the coastal areas and Sofia were still under Soviet control. The EA troops attacked the north, and pounded on Sofia from all sides. The few Soviet troops left inside resisted bravely, until the last man. Everyday, German Fokkers and French artillery pounded the city and destroyed most of its buildings. The Bulgarian puppet-government held on until the end of February. By this time, most civilians in the city had had enough of the occupation and siege. On March 1st 1924, Sofia revolted and threw the Soviet forces out. Sta