Un Ami Dans le Besoin ETO (id:#61650)

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Rogozna, Ukraine 1941-07-21 (5 others)

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Overview:

"A Friend in Need" -- During the summer of 1941, the German Army Group South forces participating in the invasion of the USSR in Ukraine receive the support of several armed units from member countries of the Axis. Perhaps, the most useful "quick body", was the Hungarian Gyorshadtest or "Ghdt." A formation of cycle troops, cavalry, motorized infantry and lightweight armor, it was a useful adjunct in a poor contribution of armed forces. Nevertheless, its beginnings were quite mediocre and early July, when the Ghdt painfully reached the outskirts of the "Stalin Line" its performance was without particular distinction. The Stalin Line fortifications did not prevent the Army Group South from continuing the advance, gradually drawing a cordon around the vast armies of the South-West Front. Mobile detachments were trying to stabilize and maintain the pace of advance. But on the 19th, the 100th Light Division, neighboring the Ghdt, faced major enemy mechanized forces the next day, which had encircled its vanguard at Rogozna, on the Bug. On the 21st, the Hungarians, who were moving to their assistance, also met Russian tanks.

Defender: Russian (Elements of 12th Army)  

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