March 1944

Tuesday, March 7th


Eastern Front

SOUTHERN SECTOR

The 1st Ukrainian Front advances rapidly. The 60th, 1st Guards and 3rd Guards Tank Armies approach Tarnopol, Chernyi and Ostrov. The 38th Army advances upon Starokonstantinovka. Hitler orders Tarnopol held to the last man, even if encircled.


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