Bled White ETO (id:#63807)

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Stalingrad, Russia 1942-10-25 (15 others)

Overview:

From 17 to 22 October the Germans had pushed south along the railway, and on the 24th began to crash east into the factory complex. In the early hours of the 24th the Germans were beaten back before they could enter the factory complex, but by late evening, fresh German reserves and the division’s second line units were committed to the fighting. This proved too much for the Soviet defenders and the attackers succeeded in breaking into the western and central workhalls. The fighting had been savage and the Germans had been given a bloody nose. Up until the 24th, Infanterie-Division 389 had attacked both by day and by night into the Barrikady and they had learned that it was the Soviets, and not the Germans, who were masters of the night in Stalingrad. The order for night assaults was cancelled. From now on, the Germans would use the night to prepare for the coming day’s fight. On the morning of the 25th the Germans were planning to redouble their efforts and take control of the factories for once and for all. Paulus sent in more fresh infantry but they were incapable of close-in fighting. Additionally, Panzer-Division 14 had arrived west of Bread Factory #2 and was hungry for a fight.

Defender: Russian (138th Rifle Division)  

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