Rogachev–Zhlobin offensive
The Rogachev–Zhlobin offensive was a Soviet-led military offensive that took place from 21 to 26 February 1944 within the Eastern Front of World War II. Soviet forces aimed to advance through Rogachev and defeat the German 9th Army of Army Group Centre, which culminated with the movements of other units in preparation of Operation Bagration.
| Rogachev–Zhlobin offensive | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Soviet Union | Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Viktor Zholudev |
Ernst Bush Josef Harpe | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 232,000 | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 31,277 Casualties | 4,000-24,000 Killed, many captured, up to 62 big guns, 13 tanks and 8,000 mines captured | ||||||
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