September 1944

Sunday, September 17th


Eastern Front

NORTHERN SECTOR

The 3rd Baltic Front attacks around Tartu as they try to drive into the rear of the German Narva Group. During the last week the 2nd Shock Army has been transferred from its positions north of Lake Peipus to the Tartu sector. The 2nd attacks alongside the 42nd and 67th Armies, and after bitter fighting breaks through the 18th Army defenses.


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