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Battle of Daugavpils
1941 • Lettland Handstreich
Historical Overview
Lightning capture of Daugavpils bridges by Brandenburgers.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
Brandenburgers
- Commander: Erich von Manstein
- Strength: 8. Pz.Div.
- Casualties: gering
Red Army
- Commander: Nikolai Watutin
- Strength: unbekannt
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Securing the advance towards Leningrad.
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