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Battle of Białystok–Mins
1941 • Minsk Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
First major encirclement by Army Group Center.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Army
- Commander: Fedor von Bock
- Strength: 750000
- Casualties: 30000
Red Army
- Commander: Dmitri Pawlow †
- Strength: 670000
- Casualties: 410000
Strategic Context
Destruction of Soviet Western Front.
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