All Battles
Operation Hermann
1943 • Naliboki-Wald Vernichtung
Historical Overview
Operation Hermann was a German anti-partisan action in the Naliboki forest area carried out between 13 July 1943 and 11 August 1943. The German battle groups destroyed settlements in the area. During the operation, German troops burned down over 60 Polish and Belarusian villages and murdered 4280 civilians. Between 21,000 and 25,000 people were sent to forced labour in the Third Reich.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Axis victory.
Ger. Army / SS
- Commander: Curt v. Gottberg
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: ca. 100
Soviet Partisans
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.000
Strategic Context
Securing the rear of Army Group Center.
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