May 1942

Eastern Front

Operation BUSTARD begins as the XXX Corps attacks the 44th Army frontally. At the same time, an assault force lands behind the coastal flank of the 44th, unhinging the shaken Soviet defenses. In the center of the line, the XLII Corps also attacks but is held up on strong Soviet defenses. After a brief battle the southern wing of the 44th Army collapses, enabling the XXX Corps to introduce its mobile units into the battle.