#OTD 1944 #Korsun | At 0600hrs 11.PzDiv, equipped with 35 tanks and assault guns, launched an attack towards #Meshigorka, encountering weak resistance and making swift progress. By 0930hrs, news of the successful attack reached the XXXXVII PzK staff, although a pressing 93/X

OKH Lage Ost Map 31.01.1944

15 enemy tanks around #Meshigorka, setting the stage for the main assault planned for the next day. 11. and 13.PzDiv planned to converge and cross the Shpolka River west of #Shpola, aiming to alleviate Soviet pressure on Gruppe Stemmermann. | OKH Lage Ost Map 31.01.1944

relieved 11.PzDivas planned, and that its panzers were prepared to advance towards #Zhuravka and #Meshigorka. Meanwhile, elements of XXXXII Korps tried attack the Soviets at #Steblev. The attack commenced at 1100 hrs, aimed at advancing towards #Shenderovka. Its objectives 82/X