Tank Clash at Alytus*
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Date: June 22, 1941*
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Battle Location: East of Alytus, Lithuania*
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Battle Type: USSR vs Germany meeting engagement*
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Description: Following the start of Operation Barbarossa fast moving elements of two German Panzer Divisions, the 7th and 20th, made their way to the Niemen river near Alytus, some 60 km from the jumping off point and established a foothold on the eastern side of the river.*
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Opposition had initially been light, but tank units of the Soviet 5th Tank Division marshalled for a counterattack aiming at throwing the invaders back across the river.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the Soviet side.*
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Source: the internet (various)*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**











