Update from Kampfgruppe Von McEwan

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On the left flank the mixed armoured group (Panzer IVs and Stugs) assembled with their supporting grenadiers. On the right flank the main body of the armoured group (including Panthers) supported by grenadiers moved into it’s assembly positions.

Shortly before the attack was due to commence, and as the supporting artillery and mortar units began their prepared fires the left hand kampfgruppe came under heavy and sustained rocket and mortar fire, which inflicted heavy casualties on the grenadiers.

To avoid this fire the accompanying armour moved out only to come under long-range fire from Soviet armour moving down the road towards the bridge on the German right flank. This fire was accurate and deadly. Despite desperate attempts by the panzers and Stugs to evade the incoming AP shells, one after another dropped out of line suffering multiple hits. In desperation the right hand armoured group was asked to move up and support them.

Currently the right hand panzer group has engaged several heavy Soviet assault guns and some T34/85s at around 1600m to no effect. On the left hand flank, the artillery fire has slackened allowing the disrupted grenadiers to regroup and once more press on with their attack. Their accompanying panzers are also regrouping.

The advent of such a strong Soviet armoured force will require a change of plan. The kampfgruppe commander is currently reappraising the situation and issuing new orders.

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