In the Tikhvin area, the defense was occupied by the Soviet 4A, which held the front along the Volkhov-Tikhvin railway, screening Tikhvin from the north, east and south. 27CD, following order of 4A, reached r.Syas and r.Volozhba with its units with the task of cutting the Tikhvin-Raplya, Tikhvin-Rugui roads with a strike on Klinets-Rugui. Neighbor on the right - 60MRR (60TD) is moving in the direction of Gorodishche with forward units.
- Three operations of 8-10 turns for each of the parties in November, 1941.
- Precisely recreated area of over 90 sq. km: forest plains with harsh terrain and small settlements.
- Historical organizational structure of units at the time of the offensive.
