The Soviets attack the Eighth Italian Army to threaten the flanks of Von Manstein relief force. An Axis defeat here will mean the end of Winter Storm and the doom of Sixth Army.

Comrade General Feld-Marschall von Manstein is trying to break our encirclement of Sixth Army. We need to attack the Italian troops on the northern flank of the Axis lines. If we succeed Manstein will have to retreat or risk being surrounded himself! You should take control of the Third Tank Army!