Herr General: After thorough deliberation the objectives for our second Summer offensive have been set. The OKW has decided to take advantage of the favorable situation on the southern part of the front. You should lead the attack from the Kursk area against the Soviet Southwest Front. You will command Army Group A that comprises the Fourth Panzer and the Sixth German Armies plus allied troops. You should break through the Soviet positions and rush for the Donest and Don Rivers. The Soviet positions are in disarray, but expect a strong resistance nevertheless. 