The Battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket took place in the winter of 1944. The battle was fought on the Eastern Front between the forces of the German Army Group South and the Soviet 1st Ukrainian and 2nd Ukrainian Fronts lasting from 24, January 1944 until 16, February 1944.

The Soviet armies involved were 27th and 40th Armies, & 6th Tank Army (1st Ukrainian Front), 4th Guards, 52nd, 53rd Armies, 5th Guards Tank Army and 5th Guards Cavalry Corps (2nd Ukrainian). 2nd Tank Army was also

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