Ghosts of the Carpathians ETO (id:#62637)

(Grumble Jones ID: GJ029)

Carpathian Mountains, Rumania 1944-09-16 (5 others)

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Overview:

Operation Landfried was drawing to an end and the 502nd SS Jaeger Battalion led by Untersturmführer Walter Girg had been highly successful in destroying key road and rail bridges in the Carpathian Mountains. Operating behind the Soviet axis of advance, the SS Jaegers struck hard and fast before fading back into the dense forests covering the ridges. With supplies dwindling, Girg headed his men to the east and back towards German lines. Following a recent success, Girg’s men had captured a Soviet T-34 and important intelligence regarding the planned Soviet movements through Rumania. As they headed for the distant German-held ridges, Girg spotted a deep, fast flowing mountain stream crossed by small stone bridges. These bridges would of course need to be destroyed...but another look showed pillboxes occupied by Rumanian infantry. One time allies, were now enemies to be reckoned with. Girg gathered his men, presented the plan for attack and gave the order…”Angreif!”

Defender: Rumanian / Soviet (Rumanian 1st Army and Soviet 12th Guards "Don" Cossack Cavalry Division)  

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