Sunday, July 27, 1941

Germans encircle Soviets at Smolensk

Sunday, July 27, 1941

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On the Eastern Front... The Soviet forces around Smolensk are cut off by the German pincer movement. The German 39th Panzer Corps (of Panzer Group 3) links up with 47th Panzer Corps (of Panzer Group 2) east of Smolensk and surround large portions of the Soviet 16th, 19th and 20th Armies. Meanwhile, in the north the Baltic port of Kallinn is attacked by the Germans.

In the Mediterranean... Force H and empty transports from Malta arrive in Gibraltar without further loss.

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