Chronology of World War II
Soviets introduce katyusha rockets
Monday, July 14, 1941 www.onwar.com

A Soviet katyusha rocket launcher firingOn the Eastern Front... The German advance continues and the Luga River is reached in the northern front. Meanwhile, near Orsha, Red Army artillery forces launch a salvo of katyusha rockets, for the first time, against the German held railhead causing substantial damage and panick.

In the Mediterranean... A force of German Ju88 bombers attacks Suez from bases in Crete causing damage to harbor installations and to ships unloading.
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