August 1942

Eastern Front

The 1st Guards Army crosses the Don with 5 divisions and establishes a bridgehead at Kremenskaya, brushing aside the Italian 8th Army with ease.

In the Caucasus the Germans open the battle for the mountain passes, Konrad's XLIX Mountain Corps striking the 46th Army. Maslennikov's Northern Group comes under heavy attack along the Kuma River, the Germans forcing the Soviets away from the river line as they push toward Mozdok. The retreat to Terek begins.