July 1942

Eastern Front

The final pockets of resistance in Voronezh are quelled as the 4th Panzer Army completes the conquest of the city. Farther south the 6th Army and 4th Panzer Army link up near Vayluki as another encirclement is concluded. The tally of prisoners is low following the withdrawal of the Southwest Front.

The 1st Panzer and 17th Armies begin their offensives, striking Malinovsky's South Front. Soviet forces again give ground to avoid encirclement, prompting the Germans to believe the Soviets have reached the end of their resources.