Kampfgruppe von Natzmer, "GrossDeutschland" PanzerGrenadier Division, 48 PzKorps, 4 Panzer Army, Army Group South.
Operation Citadel has been canceled, and the armored reserves rushed to other fronts. The Soviets, who have quickly bounced back from the hideous losses at Prokharovka and Beresowka, have launched a series of concentric offensives along the frontage of Army Group South. The most recent offensive struck a weak point on Eighth Army's left flank, to the southeast of 48 PzKorps. "GrossDeutschland" PanzerGrenadier Division, which has been returned from OKH reserves to 48 PzKorps, was instructed to detach a reaction force to deal with the Soviet forces pouring through the gap. The Soviets are apparently not aware of the presence of this German armored force, and Kampfgruppe von Natsmer is in a position to catch a mechanized force from an unprotected flank.
