May 1942

Eastern Front

The Germans counterattack along the Volkhov, isolating the 2nd Shock Army. Vlassov's men have been fighting in virtual encirclement for nearly three months. 9 divisions and 6 brigades have been cut off, all short of food and ammunition. Repeated attacks by the 59th and 52nd Armies fail to break through and create an escape corridor for the 2nd Shock.