January 1942

Tuesday, January 27th


Eastern Front

NORTHERN SECTOR

The 4th Shock Army launches heavy attacks upon Velizh while other unites move upon Demidov.

CENTRAL SECTOR

The Soviets concentrate for an all-out assault upoon Vyazma, the XI Cavalry moving from the north, Group Belov from the southwest and the 33rd Army from the east. As a prelude to the attack, the IV Airborne Corps begins to drop west of Vyazma.

SOUTHERN SECTOR

The Soviet 6th Army and the VI Cavalry Corps capture Lozovaya.


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