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On the morning of September 8, 1941, two mobile battle group (4 Panzer Group and the 18th Field Army Wehrmacht) sudden stormed Shlisselburg, and thus closed the blockade ring around the huge city. Leningrad and at the time did not know what horrors await them in front.




I found a volumetric map, in order to more clearly show the dramatic moment. See figure 22 below Schlüsselburg? Here it is something and indicates that fateful episode.
Another 6 September the Germans were south Mga 7th - they took Siniavino where there were army equipment and ammunition warehouses, and early in the morning of the 8th - without any respite - about 7 in the morning, stormed Schlüsselburg, and on the east side. It was a surprise to the Soviet commanders, who believed that the Germans did not venture to take such a step rather weak mobile groups, not pulling more serious reserves, and did not expect a rapid replenishment of enemy troops. However, the Germans took a chance - and broke.
Unpleasant for us an episode in the history of the war - but he was, alas.

Soviet tankers on Palace Square, May 1, 1941



Military Chronicle, 2002, №4

6th Panzer division on the march. Field Road, south of Leningrad region, the end of July 1941
Pay attention to the perfect order in the column: cars with motorized infantry (left on the sidelines) and vans with military equipment and ammunition (right on the side) passed the main striking force - tanks Pz.Kpfw.IV



Military Chronicle, 2002, №4

Wehrmacht offensive was supported by stormtroopers "Stuck" (Ju-87), who worked on defensive positions and barrage of Soviet troops. Here is the result of their work - the position of the broken hull of the Soviet 122mm artillery. Next - regular artillery tractors GAZ-AAA.
In the vicinity of the town of Luga, August 1941



Military Chronicle, 2002, №4

Construction of fortifications and anti-tank barricades in the streets of Leningrad.
September 1941



Military Chronicle, 2004, №2

Barrage balloon on Nevsky Prospekt near the sink (see the corner of the Stroganov Palace, the left?). September 1941



Military Chronicle, 2004, №2

The same form, but with the projection on Bol.Konyushennuyu, which is wrapped with Nevsky tramways.



Military Chronicle, 2004, №2

Eternal memory.
Died in that terrible battle soldiers dead and blockade.