Latest / The Eastern Front Week by Week
Eastern Front #12 Zhukov, Guderian and the race to Kyiv
Last time we spoke about the beginning of the battle for Kyiv. In August 1941, as Nazi Germany advanced towards Kyiv, their confidence in a swift victory began to wane. General Fedor von Bock's forces had captured Smolensk, yet the Soviet Red Army, led by Marshal Semyon Timoshenko, mounted an unexpected and resilient defense. The Soviets, despite their heavy losses, rallied and mobilized millions, initiating counteroffensives that demonstrated their vast potential. Amidst the chaos, logistical troubles plagued the German troops, stretching their resources thin and leading to growing unrest…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.