January 1943

Eastern Front

As the fighting around Leningrad dies down, the Soviet armies take stock of their losses. Since January 12 the 67th Army has lost 12,000 killed and missing and 28,700 wounded, while 2nd Shock Army loses 19,000 killed and 46,000 wounded. The 8th Army, which has a minor role in the battle, lost 2,500 killed and missing and 5,800 wounded.

Heavy fighting continues at Stalingrad as the three pockets are mercilessly attacked.

Kastornoye falls to the 38th Army after a ferocious battle. The Southwest Front begins the next phase of its attacks, aiming to outflank Army Group Don and penetrate the Donbas. Lead units of the Soviet 6th Army pushes forward northwest of Starobelsk, aiming to march straight for Balakleya. Elements push the Germans back to Kupyansk and cross the Krasnaya River on both sides of the town. The Germans retreat into Kupyansk and toward Izyum. The 1st Guards Army launches heavy attacks upon the 19th Panzer Division near Kabanye and Kremennaya.