The Soviet Goal Was to Pin the Germans Down

The soviet goal was again to pin the germans down and put them in a situation where they'd be unable to move their forces around. The fifth panzer division demanded help, as did general randuli. Brians front, the only unit able to help them was model's ninth army. This forced them to run around ragged trying to put out every little fire that got report of themAs you can't do that for very long. At no point can victory be achieved on the defensive. Remember, like they cann't win ike.