January 1942

Eastern Front

After bitter fighting, the 4th Shock Army penetrates the German line at Andreapol and pushes into the rear of Army Groups North and Center. The Germans fall back in order to evade encirclement, fighting running battles with the advancing Soviets as they go.

The 11th Army unleashes its attack upon the Soviets around Feodosia. Elements of the XXX Corps strike the 44th Army, fighting intensifying during the day as the German push into the Soviet positions. Luftwaffe attacks hit the headquarters of the 44th Army, wounding its commander. The 44th and 51st Armies begin to fall back to the Ak-Monai narrows.