Battle of Korsun–Cherkassy
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The Battle of Korsun–Cherkassy, also known as the Battle of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket, was a World War II battle fought from 24 January to 16 February 1944 in the course of the Soviet Dnieper–Carpat
Red Army assault force on T-26 light tank in Korsun-Shevchenkovski region
The relief attempt begins. Tanks and halftracks of 1st Panzer Division begin movements towards the pocket, early February 1944
Ju 52s at Korsun airfield, Ju 87s in formation above (January 1944).
Congestion on the road
Hermann Breith
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Hermann Albert Breith was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. Breith commanded the III Army Cor
Battle of Korsun–Cherkassy
…relief effort. Hitler intervened, however, and ordered the attack be transformed into an effort to counter-encircle the two Soviet army groups. General Hermann Breith, commander of the III Panzer Corps, requested the relief formations be united to attempt to force a corridor to the encircled Gruppe Stemmermann. This…
Bundesarchiv Bild 183 J16804, Hermann Breith