Battle of Kalach (1942 AD)

Battle of Kalach took place in 1942 AD during Eastern Front.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-08-11
Era: Modern
Conflict: Eastern Front
Commanders (A): Friedrich Paulus, Hermann Hoth, Walter Heitz, Gustav Anton von Wietersheim, Karl Strecker
Commanders (B): Vasily Gordov, Vladimir Kolpakchi, Vasily Chuikov, Kirill Moskalenko, Vasily Kryuchyonkin
Casualties: approx. 5,000–6,000 killed35,000 captured 270 tanks destroyed or captured 560 guns destroyed or captured
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 48.710°, 43.482°