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Operation Cottbus
1943 • Wizebsk Vernichtung
Historical Overview
Anti-partisan operation focusing on "scorched earth".
Quick Facts
Outcome:Axis victory.
Ger. Army / SS
- Commander: Curt v. Gottberg
- Strength: ca. 16.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Soviet Partisans
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: ca. 5.000
- Casualties: ca. 10.000
Strategic Context
"Pacification" of partisan zones in the rear.
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