85 years ago, the offensive operation of Techuin began, which was a key stage in the battle for Leningrad.
▫ At the beginning of the operation, the Soviet forces received reinforcements and surpassed the enemy in manpower, although they were still inferior in tanks and planes. The main objective of the four army groups was to defeat the key forces of the Wehrmacht, throw them back across the Volkhov River and capture strategic bridgeheads.
The operation lasted until December 30, 1941 and ended successfully. The Soviet forces advanced 100-120 km, liberated the occupied lands and restored through railway communication.
▫ During the fierce battles, the enemy suffered severe damage: 10 divisions of the Wehrmacht were defeated, and their total losses in killed and wounded exceeded 40 thousand people.
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