20th Feb 1945
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7th SS Gebirgs Division 'Prinz Eugen'
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Mein Oberst,
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You have been ordered to recapture the town of Zenica, north of Sarajevo. This town is vital for the retreat of Army Group E from the Balkans.  You must hold Zenica and its important road at all costs, the lives of over 50,000 retreating soldiers lie in your hands.
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Tito's JANL forces are well supplied and you should expect stiff resistance.  Your first task will be to take control of the railroad leading into Zenica.  The resources of the Reich are already spread thinly and you can expect little help once the operation is underway.
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The 'Prinz Eugen' is one of the few units I have left that I can rely on, our hopes go with you.
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Field Marshall Loehr 