defended the corridor between #Olshana and XI Korps, where #Verbovka was crucial. KG von Brese reinforced the lines, arriving just in time. The KG itself faced isolation near #Kapitanovka before being ordered into another perilous situation, amplifying concerns. 88/X
#OTD 1944 #Korsun | On the 31st of January, Soviet units, likely elements of 63rd CD launched an attack near #Verbovka, east of #Olshana, posing a threat to cut off Olshana from the rest of the pocket held by XI and XXXXII Korps. Weak elements of W-SS PzDiv Wiking 87/X
included both moving closer to the main German forces outside the pocket and alleviating pressure on weak German defenses in the #Olshana #Burty area. Initially, the Germans made significant advances, reaching the outskirts of #Shenderovka within three hours. However, 83/X
from #Olshana. The battle for this place would need to be postponed until the following day. On that same morning, the CO of 8.Armee embarked on visits to Div COs, including 320.InfDiv, 11.PzDiv and 14.PzDiv. He received reports indicating that 320.InfDiv had successfully 81/X
significant progress, advancing towards #Burty and reaching the outskirts of the village by day's end. However, the distance to #Olshana was greater, and by the end of the day, the leading units of 63rd CavDiv had only reached #ZelenayaDubrova, approximately 8 kilometres 80/X
