Herr General, we called you back from Italy, because of problem we have here, near Leningrad. As you know the city is under siege for almost three years, and now we have confirmed reports about possibility of Soviet counterattack in this area. Joined Red Army forces will strike from both north-west and north-east directions. Our units on the outskirts of the city are weak and exhausted. You and your corps are our last hope to fill the gap south of the city.