Chronology of World War II
SS troops attacking Kharkov
Tuesday, March 9, 1943 www.onwar.com

German train brings supplies for the offensive near KharkovOn the Eastern Front... Hausser's SS Panzer Corps begin to attack Kharkov from the west and north. To the south of the city, the Soviet 25th Guards Division holds the town of Taranovka against attacks of the German 48th Panzer Corps.

In Tunisia... Rommel leaves Africa for the last time. On his way home he meets Mussolini in Rome and Hitler in East Prussia. Neither is persuaded to withdraw the Axis forces from Africa.

In New Guinea... There are heavy Japanese attacks on Wau.

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