July 1944

Tuesday, July 4th

Eastern Front

NORTHERN SECTOR

The 4th Shock Army of the 1st Baltic Front takes Polotsk, threatening the southern flank of the German 16th Army.

CENTRAL SECTOR

There is heavy fighting around Minsk as the 4th Army tries to escape. Despite repeated attacks, the XXVII, XXXIX and XII Corps faile to break out. By dusk the Germans have been contained around Pekalin.

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