Operational Group Ermakov

The Operational Group Ermakov was a grouping of three Field Armies of the Red Army, the 3rd, 13th, and 50th Armies. It fought during the Battle of Moscow on the Bryansk Front on the Eastern Front during World War II. It was named after its commander, then Major General Arkady Yermakov. Ermakov's command was controversial for his focus on offensive operations from mid August to late September 1941. Marshal Yeryomenko credited his command's actions for significantly weakening the strength of the German Attack Groupings. Conversely, General Sanalov criticized him for paying insufficient attention to the defense during this time, leading to later losses.[1] It was disbanded.

Operational Group Ermakov
20th Army soldiers fighting as part of Operational Group Ermakov south of Dorogobuzh, 1 September 1941
Country Soviet Union
BranchRed Army
TypeCombined arms
SizeField army
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Arkady Yermakov

Order of Battle

Commanders
  • Major General A.N. Ermakov


References
  1. Page 112, Boris Vadimovich Sokolov. Marshal K.K. Rokossovsky: The Red Army's Gentleman Commander. 2015,ISBN 1909982105,ISBN 9781909982109
  • Boris Vadimovich Sokolov. Marshal K.K. Rokossovsky: The Red Army's Gentleman Commander. 2015,ISBN 1909982105,ISBN 9781909982109
  • Lopukhovsky, Lev. The Viaz'ma Catastrophe, 1941: The Red Army's Disastrous Stand against Operation Typhoon. 2013, Helion and Company.

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