November 1943

Eastern Front

The Belorussian Front's 48th and 11th Armies have almost encircled Gomel, the defending 9th Army fighting vigorously despite being heavily outnumbered.

The XLVIII Panzer Corps recaptures Zhitomir, smashing the Soviet lines of communication west of Kiev and endangering those forces still pushing west. German units also push toward Malin and Korosten, threatening the 60th Army. Despite the danger, the 13th Army captures Ovruch as it continues to advance on the northern wing of the 1st Ukrainian Front.