Panthers enter Kowel 3/44*
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Date:  March 30, 1944*                     
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Battle Type: Germany assault vs. Russian defend*
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Design: CB Blackard*
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Description: In defiance of orders to remain put, SS-Ostuf. Karl Nicolussi-Leck leads the remaining Panthers of the 8th Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, in a night-time advance along the rail-line leading to Kowel in a bold attempt to reach his encircled comrades.  Ten days later, Nicolussi-Leck would be awarded the Knight's Cross for his exploits at Kowel.*
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NOTE:  If played against the AI, this scenario is best played with the human player as the Germans.  Preference settings for this scenario should have breakdowns 'on'.*
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Sources: Schneider, "Their Honor was Loyalty" p. 273; Kurowski, "Panzer Aces II"; Strassner, "European Volunteers"; "Panzergrenadiere der Panzerdivision 'Wiking'"; "Verweht sind die Spuren*
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