Historical Events tagged with "counter-offensive"
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Fifth Panzer Army Counter-Attack in Tunisia
General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim led a counter-attack against Allied forces in Tunisia, attempting to regain lost territory. Conducted by the Fifth Panzer Army, this offensive sought to exploit perceived weaknesses in Allied positions following their successful advance in North Africa. The operation aimed to disrupt supply lines and regain momentum for Axis forces in the region.
Continue ReadingZhukov's Counter-Offensive at Moscow
In December 1941, General Georgy Zhukov initiated a significant counter-offensive against the German forces besieging Moscow. With the intention of pushing the Germans back and relieving the pressure on the Soviet capital, Zhukov mobilized over a million men along with tanks and artillery to execute this operation. The Soviets, despite suffering heavy losses during the months leading up to this counter-offensive, were able to gain unexpected momentum in the harsh winter conditions, taking advantage of the German supply lines and morale decline.
Continue ReadingBritish Counter-Offensive in Italian East Africa
British forces initiated a counter-offensive in the Italian East Africa campaign, targeting Italian colonial forces in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. This operation aimed to dismantle Italian control in the region, which had been ongoing since Mussolini's invasion in 1935. The offensive leveraged British strengths, including well-trained troops and support from local forces. The successful advance would contribute significantly to the Allied strategy in the East African theater during World War II.
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