Otto Moritz Walter Model28 June 1942
The German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) 1942 strategic summer offensive in southern Russia between 28 June and 24 November 1942.
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The German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) 1942 strategic summer offensive in southern Russia between 28 June and 24 November 1942.
The operation was a continuation of the previous years Operation Barbarossa, intended to knock the Soviet Union out of the war.
and involved a two-pronged attack against the oil fields of Baku as well as an advance in the direction of Stalingrad along the Volga River, to cover the flanks of the advance towards Baku.
The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
When the 3rd Battle for Rhzev ends the Russians have casualties of 380,000 dead. Leads the Summer Offensive in the Rzhev sector
Hitler agrees to withdraw from the Rhzev sector. Germany retains possession of Rhzev
Model prepares for the withdrawal from Rhzev
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