Act 3, Scenario 1
"Argudan"*
26th October, 1942*
23. Panzer-Division*
South of Prokhladny, Caucasus region*
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While all ressources were diverted to the unsuccessful battle for the Mozdok bridgehead, we quietly pushed back the left flank of the enemy 
south of Prokhladny. The town of Kotlyarevskaya, located between the Terek and
Cherek rivers, was captured on 24 September and a few days later our
Panzergrenadiers were able to establish a bridgehead across the eastern end
of the Baksan River.
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We had already received orders to prepare winter quarters on the Terek River, when reinforcements and new orders arrived. 
We will mount one last offensive towards the town of Ordzhonikidze. This city is the terminus of the Georgian Military Highway, which is used by 
the enemy to bring reinforcements from the Transcaucasian Front. If it were to fall, the Russians would not be able to mount a winter counter offensive. 
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While the Romanians will mount a diversion to the north, we will attack southwards out of our bridgehead. We need to break through the enemy lines and seize 
the town of Argudan.
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Intelligence: Elements of the 257th Rifle division are dug in around Argudan. They are supported by anti-tank guns and protected by minefields and emplacements. They probably have tanks in reserve to counter attack penetrations.
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Objectives: Clear a route through the town of Argudan. If we manage to advance quickly enough, we will have time to send forward special forces to seize important objectives like bridges.*
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