December 1941

Eastern Front

Soviet troops reach the Volkhov at Kirishi, clearing the Germans of all their gains on the east bank of the river.

The XLII Corps counterattacks north of Kerch and succeeds in inflicting heavy casualties upon the Soviet forces. The Germans are unable to clear up the Soviet bridgeheads because of a lack of strength, enabling the Soviets to land reinforcements and strengthen those units that are already ashore.