November 1942

Eastern Front

The VI Tank Corps is unable to advance farther due to difficulties supplying its units. German counterattacks threaten to sever the corps' communications as the Soviets attempt to push their infantry through to support. Fierce battles rage as the 39th and 22nd Armies attempt to force their way forward. Ferocious fighting results in heavy casualties to both sides. Heavy fighting around Belyi continue as the 41st Army attacks. There is also very heavy fighting around Velikiye Luki as the 3rd Shock Army attempt to destroy the isolated Germans.

While Manstein constructs his defenses, the Stavka plan to expand the offensive. While Stalin has decided the main priority is the destruction of the 6th Army he also aims to destroy German and allied forces along the line of the Don from Voronesh to Azov Sea. Operation SATURN is to follow the success of URANUS. At Stalingrad the 21st Army is transferred to the Don Front.