 

Borisov, East of the Berezina River, July 2, 1941: 

After tenacious fighting, the 52nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment 
drove the Russians from Borisov, and established a bridgehead 
across the Berezina.  The Russians, under direct orders from 
General Yeremenko, were to crush the bridgehead.  The only 
available forces were an assortment of men and equipment from 
the local Armored Forces Training College.  At approximately 
the same time, the 18th Panzer Division was ordered to aggressively
expand their bridgehead.  These two attacking formations met head-on 
outside Borisov.

Due to the presence of the Training School, the Russians had more than the usual 
number of cadre for 1941, and were able to inflict heavy losses on the
Germans.  The Panzer Grenadiers kept pushing forward despite their losses, 
however, and with the timely arrival of some much needed air support, 
succeeded in eliminating the Russian armor.  The Germans were able to expand their
bridgehead, but at a far heavier price than they had expected to pay.
  
Scenario Adaptation and redesign by Jim 'Figmo' Faletti.  
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