Attention was drawn back to the Russian front as the forces in Rowne suffered a severe defeat.
Additional trades were made with Allies to secure much needed rare materials. Finland continues to be a big supplier of these crucial resources. The drain is not critical but it would widen the production gap between Russia and Germany should the supply dry-up.
The Soviet counter-offensive continued with an assault on Pinsk
The Germans were only able to hold out for so long against much larger numbers of Russian troops, but what else is new?
In an answer to that question, the Russians defeat the forces in Vinnista. The recent string of German victories has turned about completely.
The Soviets are making use of their numerical advantage to shove more troops at the Germans while the German army is recouping from the earlier summer offensive.
Also, in September the British land a small force in Dubrovnick. Two German divisions, an infantry and a mechanized, and 4 Croatian divisions move to contain the 'annoyance'. This will be the first time the Slovakian units are used (or even moved) in this war.
In Russia, Moglilevi is abandoned in order to shorten the lines and allow greater strength to face off against the Russian counter-offensive.
British forces advance more quickly into old Yugoslavia and force a German retreat.
September is turning out to be a busy month as German forces have to respond to the Soviet offensive. Once again the fighting was to be over the marshy wastelands of Pinsk. German forces move to close the gap in the defensive lines. Victory is had, but at a cost. The 54 Russian divisions extract a toll on the 78 German attacking divisions.
Situations in Finland start to deteriorate as it is realized this offensive is not aimed at Germany alone. Several new armored and mechanized forces are due to become active in the next month and are earmarked for support in Finland. This should stem the tide of the Russian advance and ensure rare materials continue to reach Germany.
The Allies have other plans. As German and Croatian forces continue to make little headway in Yugoslavia, more Allied divisions arrive to exploit this weak spot. The remaining two Croatian divisions are pulled in despite the fact that the other 4 divisions are proving to be only slightly better than useless. Their 1939 equipment just can't stand up to the modern Allied equipment.
Brazilian, Venezuelan and two American join their British allies. The allies move rapidly and manage to defeat a Bulgarian division in Sofia and take the Bulgarian capital.
Large units also land in southern Greece and temporarily tie up Axis forces in the South. While the landing is dealt with, the Allied Yugoslavian advance continues to go well for them