January 1943

Eastern Front

Wohler's relief force is being bled white by the Soviets as losses continue to mount. Insice Velikiye Luki the garrison struggles to hold against overwhelming odds. The fighting rages incessantly for the next 9 days but the relief attack has already failed.

As its withdrawal continues, the XL Panzer Corps reaches the Kuma. A brief stand is made while the main forces move north.