The Soviets push onwards during their offensive. 
civilian refugees are caught in front of the Motorized infantry.
a Carnation battery takes a commanding position on a hill overlooking the objectives
the Hind Pilots have a visual of the Soviet objectives. The oil storage tank, and a cross road to continue their relentless pursuit of NATO forces
The 17/21st Lancers with a Battalion of the Irish Guards attempt to hold back the Soviet attack.
this brave group of Irish troops led by Cpl Redden holds off a Soviet tank group. Eventually his unit was wounded but not before he and his team were recommended for the VC.
a lone spotter relays to the mortar and Royal Artillery where to drop rounds
transports held in reserve.
Chieftians hide in a small wood
the Abbot battery make their battlefield debut. Unfortunately, half the battery fell victim to the Carnation battery, a single Abbot attempted to counter fire but eventually fell victim
It was a hard fought engagement. The British threw everything they had at the Russians but the Soviets eventually attacked in force, destroying the British. Further up the road, a small holding force of British await a new Soviet push.
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