*receiver decoded at 113-51-44*


		-- URGENT MESSAGE: STAVKA via KARELIAN SECTOR HQ --


	10th February, 1942, time stamp 0820 hours:

	BATTLE ALERT! MISSION STATUS: MEETING ENGAGEMENT (ARMOURED)

	104th MIXED RECON TANK PLATOON to be advised	


Last night, the White Bandits assaulted our light tank column SE of your position,
causing severe damage, routing our units, and capturing numerous vehicles.
	
An immediate counter-offensive has been ordered by the high command.

You, comrade lieutenant, and your crack crewed T-34 tank are now assigned to support 
our infantry company assault against the intersection where our light tanks were ambushed.

You will presumably meet a similiar force. However, a T-34 in this sector is an ace in our
sleeve. The lighter vehicles of your unit will join you shortly after the advance towards
the intersection has started. Besides our captured vehicles, the enemy have had some 4-5
hours to bring in reinforcements to solidate their gains.


IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE INTERSECTION IS RECAPTURED! DISREGARD LOSSES! PURSUE RELENTLESSLY!


	FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES ARE TO BE COMPLETED AT ANY COST:

	1. SUPPORT OUR INFANTRY AND OTHER ASSETS IN THEIR MISSION.

	2. CAPTURE THE INTERSECTION SOUTH-EAST OF YOUR CURRENT POSITION.

	3. REMAIN THERE IN DEFENSIVE STANCE, MAINTAINING ALL THREE ROUTES OPEN WITH YOUR PRESENCE.

	

ADDITIONAL: A dawn patrol from our nearest airbase has also taken off at the twilight's first
gleaming, timing on the infantry advance. They are ordered to provide close air support.



Now, turn the tables and show the enemy that they have gained nothing but their inevitable
destruction in their coward's ransacking attempt!

		SLAVA RODINA!




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