1941 ⟶ German Forces Close in on Leningrad
German forces close in on Leningrad; the citizens continue i...
Year
1941
1943
🏘️ German Forces Close in on Leningrad
German forces close in on Leningrad; the citizens continue improvising fortifications.⟶
Eastern FrontLeningradSiegeGerman OffensiveSoviet UnionUrban WarfareBattle of LeningradDefense
🇷🇺 Red Army Counter-Attacks Near Leningrad
The Red Army starts a counter-attack against the Wehrmacht near Leningrad.⟶
Eastern FrontSoviet UnionLeningradMilitary OffensiveWehrmachtCounterattackSiege
🧱 Leningrad Siege Begins
The first signs appear that a Leningrad "siege" is beginning.⟶
Eastern FrontLeningradSiegeGermanySoviet UnionBlockadeWar CrimeUrban WarfareStarvation
🚫 Leningrad Completely Cut Off
With the assistance of Finnish armies in the north, Leningrad is now completely cut off.⟶
Eastern FrontLeningradSiegeFinlandGermanySoviet UnionBlockadeMilitary Cooperation
⚔️ 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
🤝 Leningrad Siege Relief
Besieged defenders of Leningrad link up with relieving forces.⟶
LeningradSiegeReliefRed ArmyEastern FrontSoviet UnionWorld War IIGermany