dec 16, 1942 - Operation Little Saturn
Description:
On 16 December, the Soviets launched Operation Little Saturn, which attempted to punch through the Axis army (mainly Italians) on the Don and take Rostov-on-Don. The Germans set up a "mobile defence" of small units that were to hold towns until supporting armour arrived.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1942
Now
~ 83 years ago