Chronology of World War II
Red Army counterattack near Lake Ilmen
Tuesday, July 15, 1941 www.onwar.com

Soviet armor and infantry advancingOn the Eastern Front... The Soviets launch a counterattack (lasting until July 17th) in the Lake Ilmen area to gain time for the building of further fortifications around Leningrad. The attacking forces lose heavily in their efforts because the troops are very inexperienced.


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