August 1942

Eastern Front

The XLVIII Panzer Corps has completed its redeployment aroung Abganerovo and prepares to strike the 64th Army in its flank. The XIV Panzer Corps fights its way across the land bridge, the 3rd Motorized Division securing communications with the 16th Panzer. The 60th Motorized Division still lags behind, being out of touch with the 3rd and 16th Divisions. Soviet attacks against the 16th Panzer Division relents as the 66th Army wears itself out. The pressure that has been brought to bear upon the XIV Panzer Corps has prevented the Germans from attacking straight into Stalingrad after they reach the Volga, giving the Soviets a chance to construct their defenses. In the Caucasus, the 17th Army captures Anapa as it draws closer to Novorossysk.