10/01/1943

Stopping Red Tide

The situation of the southern front is still critical, mein commander. The Soviets showed us all of their industrial power this winter, unleashing against us towsands of tanks and mechanized divisions. So we are seriously risking a total disaster: the entire encirclement of the Army Group South! Only you and your fabolous army can stop or at least slow the advance of this red tide, allowing us to retreat to more defensable positions. First you are called to cover the retreat of the Army Group Caucasus from Rostov, commander. If you succeed, and I really hope you will do, I do not exclude an immediate reassignment for your army.