Arsenal of Communism ETO (id:#65890)

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Targu Frumos, Romania 1944-05-02 (10 others)

Overview:

In late March 1944, the Soviet tank army regrouped into the 27th Army’s sector, with the mission of attacking in the direction of Fokuri and Podul-Iloaei. Subsequently, the army was to strike a blow toward the city pf Iassy and secure it. Although the 3rd Tank Corps reached Targul-Frumos, it was thrown back by heavy German counterattacks. This is attributed to a poor artillery preparation, and German advance warning that the attack was to occur. The Germans identified the attacking force as the 2nd Tank Army, and cooperating 27th Army. With advance warning of the Soviet attacks, the Germans were able to have well prepared defenses to slow the Red Army’s advance, and thereby release reserves to counter the Red Army’s strong attacks.

Defender: German (Panzer-Grenadier-Division Grossdeutschland with 24.Panzer-Division)  

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