The Dark Streets of Kiev*
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Date: November 1943*                     
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Battle Type: German and Russian Meeting Engagement*
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Design: CB Blackard*
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Background: In the Fall of 1943, the Russians achieved a deep penetration against the German's Army Group Center in the direction of Konotop - Nezhin.  By mid-October the Soviets began crossing the Dniepr River between Dnepropetrovsk and Kremenchug.  By November, the Russians reached Kiev.*
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Battle Description:  In this battle, Hauptmann Sepp Brandner of the 202nd Assault Gun Brigade is dispatched in the middle of the night to the northwestern outskirts of Kiev in order to investigate a reported Soviet infiltration.  Brandner would be recommended for the Knight's Cross following this action.*
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Source:  Kurowski, "Panzer Aces 2", p. 42-44*
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