March 1943

Eastern Front

Soviet casualties so far during the German counteroffensive in the Ukraine have been severe, combat units losing 23,000 killed, 9,000 captured, as well as 615 tanks and 350 arty pieces destroyed or captured.

The 40th Army goes over onto the defensive in positions along the Psel River. The 3rd Tank Army meanwhile attacks from Krasnograd toward Lozovaya with 2 tank corps, which combine total no more than 30 operational tanks. After a short advance the Soviets run into the SS Panzer Corps and are brought to an abrupt halt.