Panzers to the Rescue ETO (id:#58013)

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Near Olshowatka, USSR 1943-02-05 (2 others)

Overview:

During the last days of the German defense of Kharkov, the SS-Panzer Division 2 (Das Reich) was in action against the Soviet Sixth Army. During the night of 4 February, SS-Panzer-Regiment was ordered to take the village of Olshowatka. The attack foundered after the loss of several panzers in the village. At the rallying point, commander Ernst Barkmann, was commandeered by the platoon sergeant. Panzer 221 led a group back to the village to aid in the recovery of the damaged vehicles. On the way to village, Panzer 221 lost its way in the dark and was separated from the rest of the platoon. When the panzer got stuck in a deep snowdrift on the outskirts of the village, the platoon sergeant continued ahead on foot, leaving Barkmann in charge. The next morning, Barkmann and his crew noticed Russian infantry and horse-drawn guns moving forward through the buildings. Fortunately for Barkmann, he heard the sounds of his own comrades approaching from the rear.

Defender: Russian (Soviet Sixth Army with Armor Reinforcements)  

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