Hill 226.6

Disappointed by their lack of success at nearby Prokhorovka, Corps commanders now decided to exploit their successes in the Psel bridgehead. Their efforts were to be concentrated on securing ail of Hill 226.6 that still remained in enemy hands. With this aim, the Germans concentrated a powerful shock group of 100 tanks...

1943-07-12

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Disappointed by their lack of success at nearby Prokhorovka, Corps commanders now decided to exploit their successes in the Psel bridgehead. Their efforts were to be concentrated on securing ail of Hill 226.6 that still remained in enemy hands. With this aim, the Germans concentrated a powerful shock group of 100 tanks, one motorized infantry regiment, up to 200 motorcycles, and several self-propelled guns, supported by aircraft. The Germans began their attack at noon by first attacking the already battered 52nd Guards Rifle Division, and quickly rendering it hors de combat. On the northern slopes of Hill 226.6, the Germans encountered strong resistance from the 95th Guards Rifle Division, which had prepared extensive defenses in this region. As had happened the previous day along the southern slopes of this hill against this same unit, all attempts to penetrate the defense were repelled success fully by fire and counterattacks from this division’s units. By 1800 hrs, the Germans ceased their attacks in order to regroup. Two hours later, preceded by a massive aerial bombardment, the Germans resumed their attack. By the time darkness fell, so too had the courageous warriors defending the last wooded positions of hill 226.6.

Prokhorovka, Russia

The Battle of Prokhorovka was fought on 12 July 1943 near Prokhorovka, 87 kilometers (54 mi) southeast of Kursk in the Soviet Union, during the Second World War. Taking place on the Eastern Front, the engagement was part of the wider Battle of Kursk, and occurred when the 5th Guards Tank Army of the Soviet Red Army attacked the II SS-Panzer Corps of the German Wehrmacht in one of the largest tank battles in military history.

Wikipedia: Battle of Prokhorovka

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