Chronology of World War II

Monday, November 23

Luftwaffe Begins Supplying 6th Army

<i>Luftwaffe</i> Begins Supplying 6th Army — The Luftwaffe, after Göring's boast convinced Hitler, began supplying the beleaguered Sixth Army by air from November 23, 1942. But heavy losses of aircraft made it impossible to maintain the 300 tons supply needed every day.