1944 ⟶ German Forces Approach Korsun Pocket
In the battle of battle of Korsun–Cherkassy, German forces s...
Year
1941
1942
1944
🏘️ German Forces Close in on Leningrad
German forces close in on Leningrad; the citizens continue improvising fortifications.⟶
Eastern FrontLeningradSiegeGerman OffensiveSoviet UnionUrban WarfareBattle of LeningradDefense
⚔️ Kharkov Falls to German Forces
In Ukraine, the important mining and industrial centre of Kharkov falls to the German Army Group South forces.⟶
Eastern FrontKharkovGerman OffensiveMilitaryUkraineIndustrial CenterWarSoviet Union
🇷🇺 German Forces Approach Stalingrad
Fighting increases as the Germans approach Stalingrad.⟶
Eastern FrontStalingradGerman OffensiveSoviet UnionCity SiegeTurning PointMilitary CampaignMajor Battles
⚔️ German Forces Approach Korsun Pocket
In the battle of battle of Korsun–Cherkassy, German forces sent to relieve the Korsun pocket in Ukraine are now only 10 miles away.⟶
Eastern FrontKorsun-CherkassyGerman OffensiveSoviet CounteroffensiveBattle of the Korsun PocketPocket Operations
🇩🇪 Germans Fail to Break Out of Korsun Pocket
Germans, with Panzer forces leading, fail to break out of the Korsun pocket.⟶
Eastern FrontKorsunPocketEncirclmentDefeatGermanySoviet UnionWWII