1000 hours, April 5, 1944 - Oberst, I know you and your men have been tried since the relief attempt began, but we are now very close to linking up with the garrison in Kowel. Fresh troops are being brought up behind your Kampfgruppe. What we need you to do is open the door. Clear the road to Kowel as far as the crossroad. You will have artillery and tank support. This is an important assignment. We are counting on you.