December 1941

Eastern Front

Groups Katukov and Remizov outflank Volokolamsk from the north and southeast. The right flank of the 4th Army is on the brink of collapse as Soviet attacks pound the German lines. The XLVII Panzer and LIII Corps of the 2nd Panzer Army are forced back across the Plava.

Belov's II Guards Cavalry Corps is ordered to break into the German rear and advance upon Yukhnow to destabilize the 4th Army. The 10th Army is to support the attack, securing the group's flanks at Sukhinichi and Mosalsk.

Heavy fighting rages around Sevastopol as the 11th Army launches repeated attacks against the seemingly impregnable Soviet positions. Kozlov's Trans-Caucasus Front is responsible for the defense of Sevastopol but can do little to aid the port.

Field Marshal Brauchitsch, having tendered his resignation, is formally relieved of his post. Hitler decides to appoint himself Commander in Chief of the Army.