Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
At Kotschanowo near Michalkino there was a tank attack on the 27th March 1942. What was the Soviet unit involved and are there any reports from the action?
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
Was that in connection with Battle of Moscow? Any larger towns nearby?
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
A reference to exact location and/or details of the engagement would be helpful in other similar topics.
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
It is located in in the area of Staraja Russa. German unit was 5. Jägerdivision.
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
So it was during German attempt to open a corridor to Demyansk Pocket.
According to information here: http://www.pobeda1945.su/division/6160 - 56 Independent Rifle Brigade and 929 Rifle Regiment of 254 Rifle Division was defending Michalkino (Mихалкино) at that time.
85 Tank Regiment was mentioned in the area, although I can't find anything about that unit.
According to information here: http://www.pobeda1945.su/division/6160 - 56 Independent Rifle Brigade and 929 Rifle Regiment of 254 Rifle Division was defending Michalkino (Mихалкино) at that time.
85 Tank Regiment was mentioned in the area, although I can't find anything about that unit.
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
From the Osprey's booklet on Demyansk by Robert Forczyk:
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
Thank you! Are there any reports available from the 69th Tank Brigade? Interestingly the divisional history of the 5. Jäger-Division claims thriteen enemy tanks destroyed during that day.
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
Not that I know of.Daniel L wrote:Are there any reports available from the 69th Tank Brigade?
Re: Soviet losses at Kotschanowo on the 27th March 1942
Oh, that is unfortunate. Thanks anyway!