Raus's Relief ETO (id:#64297)

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Dolgaya, Russia 1941-07-21 (5 others)

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Overview:

The battles of 20 July had nearly depleted Kampfgruppe Raus's ammunition supply. Only the tanks had almost enough remaining for normal operations. At 0930 on the 21st. a Luftwaffe fighter plane dropped a message canister to the bridgehead with the message that a Russian force of at least regimental strength had crossed the Luga to the east and was moving into position to attack the Kampfgruppe from the rear. Raus also received word that the lead elements of a relief force, coming to his aid, had been stalled by a strong Russian force at the Dolgaya River. In order to allow the relief force to break through Raus detached his fire brigade, the 6th Company, and its halftrack mounted infantry along with three panzers. They were tasked to open the way for the relief column.

Defender: German (Motorcycle Battalion 6 and 6th Company, 114th Motorized Infantry Regiment)  

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