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Germans reach the Soviet oilfields

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Germans reach the Soviet oilfields

9th August 1942: Hitler's decision to split Army Group South and make a rapid thrust to the oilfields of the Caucasus seems to be paying off

Aug 9, 2022
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The Germans had made good progress, covering huge distances without encountering significant opposition. Soviet Union, South.- light armoured car (Sd.Kfz. 250) in flat terrain, August 1942

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