January 1943

Eastern Front

Following a rapid redeployment, the Don Front renews the offensive against Paulus' 6th Army. The attack opens with an overwhelming arty barrage the pulverizes the German line. Resistance is weaker that earlier in the month. Gumrak comes under intense fire as 21st Army approaches Stalingrad.

With his army on the verge of collapse, Paulus requests permission to open negotiations but is again ordered to fight to the last man.

Manstein pulls the 11th Panzer Division away from Hollidt to deal with the 2nd Guards Army threat at Manutchskaya.