The Archive · 1941

Soviets Fiercely Resisting New Nazi Drive in South

Moscow, Aug. 25.

EVICT Russia's Red Army was officially reported yesterday to be battling a new and powerful German spearhead driving in the direction of Dniepropetrovsk, great industrial centre on the Dnieper river bend, about 50 miles north of Dnieproges, site of the giant hydro-electric plant.

Severe fighting raged on every front, however, as the war entered its tenth week of fighting. second with the Red Army The Battle of Odessa entered it:

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[py Reuters NM pandan, Aug. 25 Reuters Military Commentator)

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