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Malaszewicze Mala, Brest-Litowsk region*
July 21, 1944 (morning)*
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During the night a pair of Russian deserters shows up in front of your positions. They are talkative and state that the assault on MALASZEWICZE MALA was carried out by a depleted regiment with armoured support. Losses in the rifle units have been massive and no replacements have been forthcoming. Of the tanks and assault guns not one vehicle remains. Very little ammo replenishment has been brought forward. It is also clear the Soviets have misjudged the size of your Kampfgruppe, believing it to be much larger than the actual case.*
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In the dark the enemy hesitantly edges forward in the village without causing any further fighting. Your Kampfgruppe is pulled back some and the defence of the village is assumed by an infantry battalion sent by Corps. Later during the night a full strength engineer company arrives to be used as infantry.*
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By morning it becomes clear no substantial enemy reinforcements have made their way into MALASZEWICZE MALA. A counterattack to regain the lost ground seems favourable. Heavy artillery has been allocated to your sector to help with the attack.*

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MISSION: Regain the eastern part of MALASZEWICZE MALA and if possible clear the road leading east.*
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NOTES: One reduced infantry battalion and one engineer company has been attached to your Kampfgruppe for this mission. You will be able to count on heavy artillery support. We expect the enemy to have few tanks left.**
