December 1942

Eastern Front

The 5th Guards Army reaches Millerovo, attacking the 3rd Mountain Division. Element of the 19th Panzer are also moving up to support the garrison, the Germans spreading their meager force thin. Forces of the Soviet 6th Army attempt to reach Novaya Kalitva but are slowed by strong German resistance. As the XXIV and XXV Tank Corps press south the Luftwaffe inflicts heavy losses. After heavy fighting the 306th Infantry Division pulls back upon Morozovsk, enabling the XXIV Tank to head for Tatsinskaya.

The LVII Panzer Corps again attacks from the Myshkova bridgehead but runs into strong Soviet tank forces. Four hours of fierce fighting follows, bringing the German attack to a halt.