May 1944

Eastern Front

The commanders of the BAGRATION fronts receive their orders for the coming offensive.

Having lost the 17th Army in addition to normal wastage, the German armies in the field are reduced by one SS panzer, 1 motorized and 6 infantry divisions, while the Ostheer receives only 2 infantry and 1 of the new Volksgrenadier divisions in return. German strength stands at 21 panzer, 9 panzer grenadier and 134 infantry divisions. Army Group Center loses its LVI Panzer Corps from reserve to Army Group North Ukraine.