Anchoring the Line ETO (id:#61926)

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Northeastern Barrikady District, Stalingrad 1942-12-31 (2 others)

Overview:

Since the 19th of November the tide in Stalingrad had begun its fateful turn. For on that day to the north and south of the city, the Soviet Army launched a massive two-pronged counterattack, on a 200-kilometer front, with 10 infantry divisions, three tank corps and two cavalry corps aimed at relieving the beleaguered city. Gradually over the next days and weeks the Russians within the city turned into the primary attackers, and the Germans morphed into its principal diehard defenders. Within the perimeter of Regiment 578 four buildings in particular helped hold the Russian assaults at bay. From his command post Major Rettenmaier, who had once been tasked with driving the enemy before him into the Volga, now did his best to be kept from being swept from within sight of its banks altogether.

Defender: German (578th Inf Regt, 305th Inf Division)  

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