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Krasny Bor, Russia 1943-02-10 (8 others)

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Overview:

As furious and bloody as the fighting near Mga was for the 269th Spanish Blue Division, it was nothing compared to the Battle of Krasny Bor on February 10, 1943. Looking to clear the main Moscow-Leningrad highway upon which the eastern lines of the division were positioned, the Soviets launched a three hour long artillery barrage, 44,000 Soviet troops and 100 tanks against the 250th Infantry Division. When they attacked, they came up against a mere 5,600 well positioned Spanish troops. For almost 24 hours, a battle raged in which the eastern sector of the division took 75% casualties, losing 3,645 men! They held against the full weight of the Soviet attack, and in the process inflicted nearly 11,000 casualties upon them.

Defender: Spanish Blue (Elements 250th (Spanish) Infantry Division)  

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