Stalingrad Front K.K. Rokossovsky, who was transferred from command of Bryansk Front; Gordov was removed to the "STAVKA" reserves. Southeastern Front was disbanded, and Yeryomenko was put in command of the reorganized Stalingrad Front, with the 62nd, 64th, 57th, 51st and 28th Armies under command. This command structure would remain for the duration of the battle. As of Nov. 19, Stalingrad Front commanded five field armies, plus the 8th Air Army. On January 1, 1943, Stalingrad Front was renamed as the new Southern Front. Stalingrad Front The Stalingrad Front was a front, a military unit encompassing several armies, of the Soviet Union's
Battle of Kalach of Stalingrad nearer to actuality on the Soviet side, and the Stavka committed more of its reserves, totalling fifteen rifle divisions and three tank corps between 1 and 20 August. The losses suffered during the Battle of Kalach resulted in the disbandment (for the time being) of the 1st Tank Army, the remnants of which were used to partially rebuild the 62nd Army starting on 17 August. Attribution Battle of Kalach The Battle of Kalach took place between the German Sixth Army and elements of the Soviet Stalingrad Front between July 25 and August 11, 1942. The Soviets deployed the