On the Kalinin front, Cholm was a strategic crossroad and also dominated a land-bridge through the marshy terrain nearby. The first major Russian assault on Festung Cholm took place on the 19th of January, and over the succeeding weeks repeated attacks shrank the perimeter. The freezing weather, snipers and lack of supplies made the garrison’s life a misery. To mark Red Army Day, the Soviets launched another major assault using an infantry division with heavy tanks in support. . .
Attacker: Russian (Elements of 33rd Rifle Division)
