Germans feeling under pressure run some higher risk attacks. One results in a DRX result. This was to clear the way and re connect the forces pressing East who are now cut off.

The Germans elect to continue the advance as they must keep up the pressure or fall 5 VPs behinds. They attack and force out the Russkies. That one VP keeps them in the running to get back on pace.

The Germans crack the defence of the Eastern side of Rostov. Then are halted by a determined defence by the Elite forces there.

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After the Soviets reinforce locations they also secure the isolation of the enemy, who lost 1/3 of their forces taking that solitary VP. – Two hard to replace Armor steps.

Russia deepens and reinforces the road to Stalingrad, and defers attacking this turn. They continue to winnow away forces from the North to the Center and South.