1944 ⟶ Soviet Encirclement at Korsun Pocket

The Soviet Army completes encirclement of two German Army co...
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1944

⚔️ Soviet Encirclement at Korsun Pocket

The Soviet Army completes encirclement of two German Army corps at the Korsun pocket, south of Kiev. Two-thirds of the Germans escape in the breakout next month with the loss of most heavy equipment.⟶
Soviet Encirclement at Korsun Pocket (1944)
Korsun PocketEastern FrontSoviet offensiveGerman encirclementbattlemilitary maneuverUkrainestrategic implications