pursue the withdrawing enemy forces. GD made itsway towards #Borisovka, situated southwest of #Tomarovka, only to encounter units from both 2nd & 3rd GTC. The ensuing battle lasted the majority of the day, with the Soviets eventually retreating, having lost more than 230/X

OKH Lage Ost Map 13.03.1943 around Belgorod

whereas 3rd GTC was assigned to defend the highway at #Tomarovka. After a week's rest, 1st GCC was deployed and started advancing towards #Chuguev and #StaryySaltov in an attempt to provide cover for the retreating Soviet forces. | OKH Lage Ost Map 13.03.1943 226/X

OKH Lage Ost Map 07.02.1943 showing the situation around #Kharkov.

OKH Lage Ost Map 07.02.1943 showing the situation in the SE sector around Slavyansk and Voroshilovgrad.

elements of PzGrenDiv GD increased the urgency to capture the city. Moskalenko concentrated his artillery and launched a night assault that evening. Despite strong initial resistance, the city fell a few days later, with 168.InfDiv retreating west to #Tomarovka. | OKH Lage Ost Map 07.02.1943