December 1942

Eastern Front

The 20th Army continues its futile attacks for five days, failing entirely to break the now solid German defenses between Osuga and Sychevka. To the west the battle for Belyi is equally unsuccessful, the Germans driving the salient back with heavy losses. At the end of four days' fierce fighting, the 41st Army has been contained, having pushed a ten-mile salient into the German lines. To the north the 22nd Army is similarly beaten, being contained by German counterattacks.