Ostrogozhsk–Rossosh Offensive

The Ostrogozhsk–Rossosh Offensive (Russian: Острогожско-Россошанская операция) was an offensive of the Voronezh Front on the Eastern Front of World War II against the Hungarian 2nd Army and partially Italian 8th Army. The offensive was supported from the south by the right flank of the Soviet 6th Army and the 3rd Guards Tank Army of Pavel Rybalko.

Duration:

  • 14 days (Jan 13, 1943 — Jan 27, 1943)

Also known as:

  • Ostrogozhsk-Rossosh Operation

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Duration:

  • 14 days (Jan 13, 1943 — Jan 27, 1943)
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