Friedrich von PaulusJanuary 1942
The Russians under Timosheko lay siege to Kharkov but call it off after 2 months
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The Russians under Timosheko lay siege to Kharkov but call it off after 2 months
Timoshenko breaks through Heitzs VIII Corps to within 12 miles of Kharkov
Timoshenko breaks through Heitzs VIII Corps to within 12 miles of Kharkov
Strikes at the Barvenkovo salient, as ordered by Hitler
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
Timoshenko calls off his offensive after Kleists advance into the Barvenko salient
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
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