Tigers to the Rescue ETO (id:#57559)

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Sujewo, Russia 1944-06-25 (32 others)

Overview:

As their own counter-attack of the 24th crested the top of the hill, the Germans’ enjoyment of the amazing view was tempered by sheets of fire from the far side, where the enemy lay in wait. Soon the Tigers and infantry were forced to pull back from the crest to try and hold on. But many Tigers on the hill were disabled by artillery and enemy direct fire, and the tank and infantry survivors limped back to their friendly lines. Yet, there was one bright spot for the Germans. A company of the 2nd Battalion, 405th Regiment had somehow survived the scouring of the high ground and was holding out in a valuable but tenuous position. The Russians, working to solidify their positions on the ridge, soon discovered the Germans, who could only hold the high ground and call for help. The only solution was to send a few of the last Tigers back to attempt to extract the besieged men.

Defender: German (Elements of the 33rd Rifle Division and 1st Shock Army)  

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