Romanian Hammers ETO (id:#59826)

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Nalchik, USSR 1942-10-26 (5 others)

Overview:

The tide of the Axis advance had reached the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. After heavy fighting to break out of the Terek bend, German armored forces were again concentrated for another stab at the Caspian Sea. However, the first step would be to straighten out the lines, and take the capital of the Soviet Republics of the Karbardin and Balkars, Nalchik. Advancing on Nalchik was the Romanian 2nd Mountain Division. With two German panzer divisions slicing behind Nalchik, the Romanians kicked off their attack on the 25th. Despite having to make two river crossings, the 2nd Mountain Division reached the outskirts of Nalchik the next day. Meanwhile, the Panzer divisions had cut off Nalchik, and began to bog down in the heavy house-to-house fighting. However, the Soviets were cut off, and when German tanks from the 13th Panzer Division began to probe Nalchik from the south, the Soviets collapsed. Several thousand Soviet troops were trapped and destroyed between the German anvil and the Romanian hammer.

Defender: Russian (Elements 37th Army)  

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