units to #Steblev. By 1800hrs, he communicated this plan to the Chief-of-Staff of HG Süd, but the response was firm: GFM von Manstein rejected withdrawal, citing orders from the OKH. Two hours later, HG Süd issued an order for 8.Armee to maintain positions in the northern 85/X
Soviet reinforcements arrived, and the stretched German forces caused the attack to stall. In the later afternoon 8.Armee received information regarding the fighting outcome at #Steblev. Its CO, in response, proposed shortening the northern front of the pocket to redirect 84/X
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
