Crossing the Pruth*
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Date July 2, 1941*
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Battle Location: Pruth river, Romania*
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Battle Type: Germany assault vs USSR defend*
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Description: For the German 76. Infanterie Division Operation Barbarossa began with the attack across the Pruth river in early July 1941. Participating in the initial river crossing was Infantry Regiment 203. At first meeting minimal resistance the troops of Regiment 203 enjoying plentiful artillery support crossed the river.*
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The problems began when the troops reached the heights beyond the river where defending Soviet units put up stiff resistance.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the German side.*
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Source: Loeser, J - Bittere Pflict*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**
