Nothing like it. The Germans saw an opportunity to encircle the...

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    Nothing like it. The Germans saw an opportunity to encircle the Russians, inflict a huge defeat and go back on the offensive. As the map below shows. The Russians knew they were coming, Hitler wanted to wait for more Tiger tanks giving them time to fortify the lines etc

    https://hotcopper.com.au/data/attachments/6434/6434601-40a832c1c2351faa61564c9b3fc0b196.jpg

 
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