The Red Army 's strength in the salient was , in fact , growing much faster than that of the attacking force .
Model 's assault was a failure , as Ninth Army quickly became enmeshed in the elaborate Soviet fortifications .
The Red Army 's strength in the salient was , in fact , growing much faster than that of the attacking force .
Model 's assault was a failure , as Ninth Army quickly became enmeshed in the elaborate Soviet fortifications .