August 15, 1942 20:00 hours
The armored column stopped in one of the many balkas that snaked haphazardly across the steppe as the sun had begun to set. The Western horizon, alight as if it was being consumed by the huge, orange ball glowed into the deepening dusk.
At the bottom of the balka, with the light hand-lamps, Hans was concluding a meeting of the senior staff of the Kampfgruppe. Spread out on the hood of the command halftrack was a ragged map.
"Tomorrow is the day, gentlemen, when we kick the door open." Hans paused for effect. "According to intelligence, these small Kolkhozes on the outskirts are defended by militia and rabble left over from our breakthrough at the bridgehead. Luftwaffe support will be available from 0900 for about an hour. Division expects to be up with the bulk of its units by afternoon at the latest. Corps should be coming up by late tomorrow evening. Let's be sure we give them a proper place to billet !"
Snickers came from the dark around the map.
"You all have your assignments. Be ready to go at first light. Dis-missed".
As the men descended into the gathering gloom to find their units, Peitor emerged from the darkness and offered Hans a mug of coffee. Hans nodded his thanks and went back to peering intently at the map.
After a few moments, Hans realized Peitor was still standing next to him, also peering at the map.
"Something troubling you Peitor ?"
"Herr Hauptman, far be it for me question things that are beyond my pay-grade, but I have an uneasy feeling about this one."
"Ja. Me too. Once past these Kolkhozes we have a pretty large city in front of us. That damn grain elevator is going to be a beast to capture. The factories beyond are pretty formidable too. And if we are in the city, we have these long flanks out here in the steppe to maintain against God knows what. I hope Corps doesn't expect us to take the city ourselves- we need more infantry than we have." Hans sighed resignedly.
"All we can do is follow orders to the best of our abilities, and all will work out right. That served us well in Poland, Belgium, and France. This time its just taking a little bit longer."
Peitor shrugged. "I've served with you since the begining, and I have to say I will defer to your judgement."
Hans clapped Peitor on the shoulder. "Let's hope I am not wrong this time."
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