Chronology of World War II
Red Army breaks through toward Kalach
Saturday, November 21, 1942 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... The Soviets have broken through on a 50 miles long front with 34 divisions. Tanks units from General Rokossovsky's Don Front are advancing rapidly toward Kalach. The German response is somewhat disorganized as 6th Army's headquarters has been forced to move due to the Soviet advances. As well, General Manstein, newly appointed, is in transit from Leningrad to take up his position as commander of the new Army Group Don.


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