May 1942

Eastern Front

The Finns abandon their attacks at Kastenga after a lack of success. Bitter fighting with the 26th Army has exacted a high price upon the attacking Finns.

Heavy fighting rages between Barvenkovo and Balakleya as the Germans widen their corridor. The destruction of the pocket begins. Kostenko takes contro of the 6th and 57th Armies inside the pocket. Amid confused and heavy fighting, the 57th Army abandons Lozovaya while the limited relief attacks by the 38th and 9th Armies are easily repelled.