March 1943

Eastern Front

The Germans move to strike at the 3rd Tank Army. SS Panzer Corps attacks from both the east and west. The remnants of the army's cavalry corps, having already suffered heavy losses, attempt to escape north but the remainder of the army is isolated.

The III and XL Panzer Corps attack along a line from the Bakhumutka River to Voroshilovgrad, compelling the 1st and 3rd Guards Armies to pull back over the Donets.