November 1942

Eastern Front

As feverish activity continues behind the Soviet lines, the Fremde Heer Ost department of the German High Command issues a statement which maintains that a limited offensive against Army Group Center is likely and, that while a build up of forces against the positions of the 3rd Rumanian Army is recognized but are noth thought to constiture a major threat. To stiffen the Rumanian defenses, the XLVIII Panzer Corps, with 1 German and 1 Rumanian armored division, is moved behind the Rumanian front.

Lead units of the 13th Panzer Division reaches the western outskirts of Ordzhonikidze. The 23rd Panzer Division is unable to provide support, being strung out along the flank of the 13th Panzer.