The Second Try*
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Date: July 5, 1941*
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Battle Location: Ostrov, Russia*
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Battle Type: Soviet Union advance vs Germany delay*
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Description: The first Soviet attack against the German 1st Panzer Division bridgehead at Ostrov was launched on July 4 by the Soviet 6th Tank Regiment, and though met with some success the Soviet tankers were compelled to withdraw for lack of infantry support.*
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The following day the Soviets again hurled themselves against Ostrov, but this time Colonel Andreev, commanding the few remaining tanks of the 3rd Tank Divisions 5th and 6th Tank Regiments, had been reinforced by infantry and artillery of the 41st Rifle Corps.*
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The Soviet penetrated into the town but German arriving during the battle lead elements of the reinforcing German 6th Panzer Division tipped the scales in the German’s favour and yet again forced a Soviet withdrawal from Ostrov.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the Soviet side.*
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Source: http://rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/formation/mechcorps/1mk.htm*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**

