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[Toten Tanz]

From the Regimental Combat Diary of the 28th/18 Panzer Regiment, Col. Eckhardt (Toten Tanz) commanding

Date: July 3, 1941
Location: Lipki, Belarus
Weather: Clear with a slight haze, visibility good.
Entry Time: 10.00 hours (Turn 1)

2 Co., 88th/18 Recon Btl., led by Maj. von Burstin swung through the fields north of Lipki. A platoon of 5 BA-20s advanced and attacked the 1 Plt from the woods to the west of Lipki. The Russians engaged from approx. 125m, causing 1 Plt. to stop and return fire. Directed by Maj. von Burstin this fire destroyed 1 enemy vehicle. The remainder of the Btl.'s units formed a screen to the north.


4 Co. II/28 Pz Btl, led by Cpt. Fegelien moved on Stayki, approx 5KM south of the Regiment's main thrust. 4 Co. spotted a platoon of Russian armored cars moving south to Stayki, as well as another 500m to the front of the lead tanks. The remainder of the Blt.s assets, led by Maj. Schede, drove south of Lipki.

German Losses: None
Russian Losses: 1 x BA-20