October 1942

Eastern Front

There is further fighting in the factories, 193rd Rifle Division suffering heavy casualties as German infantry penetrates into the Red October bathhouse. Near the Tractor factory, the XIV Panzer Corps conquers the workers' houses after a bitter struggle with the 37th Guards. The guards fall back to the sports stadium, already the scene of heavy fighting.

In the Caucasus, Group Ruoff grinds to a halt in the face of strong resistance from the Coastal Group.