Flashing Sword of Retribution

[Ivan]

I cant add much more at this stage, I'm still smarting at losing so many tank units east of Volchansk.

As Herr Oberst mentioned. The remnants of a Guards Division were sent to infiltrate west with the goal of killing Hitler (forlorn I know) and causing disruption behind enemy lines. Unfortunately, they walked straight into the middle of a panzer division and were wiped out. Not a good period for the Soviets. Soviet losses are much higher than the German losses at this stage but I have been lucky to receive some reinforcements, many of whom are fighting in the south to break past a German defensive line that is proving very costly, as mentioned. It is the 7th of February and visibility is appalling. The rivers have still not frozen and progress is slow on all fronts. Many of my tank formations have been ordered to rest and refit while the infantry plod on through the sweeping snow storms. The only time you see the enemy is when you smack into them face to face.

A fierce, but small, battle is waging North of Belgorod. The Hungarians have been bolstered by German troops and armour which has slowed progress considerably. I suspect Das Reich will be heading some where in this direction too as they have broken away from the battle east of Volchansk. It will be interesting to see how determined the Germans are to hold onto this major city.