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Malaszewicze Mala, Brest-Litowsk region*
Late July, 1944*
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Following the successful fighting at MALASZEWICZE MALA your Kampfgruppe is withdrawn from the immediate front in order to preserve combat power.*
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In your sector the line is holding but to your south other forces are giving way and the Soviets are gaining ground. It looks as if you could be encirlced.*
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Losses are mounting and few reinforcements forthcoming. BREST-LITOWSK is declared to be a Festung Platz. The troops are
despirited, it is considered to be akin to a death sentance. Then suddenly the decision is revoked. Orders to prepare for a breakout to the west is ordered. The Soviet forces have yet
to complete the incirclement of Div.-Gruppe 137 and other units of Krops-Abteilung E. Notice comes down from Staff. You are to spearhead the effort of striking west.*