"Crossing the Vistula"*
30th July, 1944*
1st Ukrainian Front*
Near Baranow*
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After closing the Brody pocket, capturing Lvov was only a formality. We already set our sights on the next price: Poland. To that end, we are to support some of our engineers in seizing a bridgehead over the Vistula river. The Germans want to create a new defensive line here, but didn't have enough time to bring up the necessary forces. We have to use this window of opportunity.
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Intelligence: Some German infantry are holding the opposite bank of the river, but not in any significant strength.
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Objectives: Support the engineers in crossing the river with covering fire. Once they have conquered a bridgehead, use your barge carriers, which will reach your position shortly, to ferry across your tanks. Then capture the indicated terrain features and hold against any German counter attack. You will be supported by some heavy assault guns.*
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