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Hurde, USSR 1941-09-20 (1 other)

Overview:

Having crossed the mighty Dnieper, Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler had to split its forces, with half heading south towards the Crimea and the other half in pursuit of the fleeing Russians westward up the Dnieper peninsula. Standing in their way were Russian strongpoints, any one of which could slow the German advance and allow the Russians to escape. The Kraderkundungszug of the II./Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler was sent to reconnoitre towards Busowoj, and it reported at 0930 hours that there was an enemy company with four heavy machine-guns located northwest near the village of Hürde. Kompanie 8 of the II./Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler was dispatched to deal with this enemy. The (MG) Kompanie 9 was also moved up to Hürde to serve as reserve unit in the attack. Kompanie 8 came under immediate machine-gun fire and was forced to deply. The Russians from their dug in positions on the various hilltops engaged the Germans, pinning them down. The reserve (MG) Kompanie was forced to assist in the operation.

Defender: Russian (51st Army)  

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