World War II Today

World War II Today

Share this post

World War II Today
World War II Today
'Winter Storm' blocked by Red Army
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

'Winter Storm' blocked by Red Army

16th December 1942: New Russian tactics delay the attempt to break through to relieve Stalingrad

Dec 16, 2022
∙ Paid
1

Share this post

World War II Today
World War II Today
'Winter Storm' blocked by Red Army
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share
Red Army infantry position with anti-tank rifle.

In tank battles, the Wehrmacht still tended to have the edge over the Red Army. So far better organisation and coordinated tactics had enabled the German units attempting to break through to Stalingrad - Operation Winter Storm - to make good progress. After a massive tank battle at Werchne-Kumsky [sometime…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to World War II Today to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Martin Cherrett
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More