Fighting Over Food and Ammo ETO (id:#60836)

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Cape Krestovyi, Finland 1944-10-12 (17 others)

Overview:

At dawn, the remaining Germans on the Cape regrouped and counterattacked. At times the Russian defenders became so hard pressed that artillery and air support was all that held off the attacks. With ammunition running low, further supplies were dropped in to the battle area to sustain the defense. One such ammo drop scattered containers over the ground between the two forces. Both sides realized the value of the containers and a furious skirmish for the precious ammo began.

Defender: Russian (Naval Composite Detachment)  

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