Joachim Peiper - Softcover

Uruena A, Mr Gustavo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1973882302 ISBN 13: 9781973882305

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

During the Third Battle of Kharkov, Peiper led the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Panzergrenadier Regiment which broke 48 kilometres (30 mi) through Soviet lines to rescue the encircled 320th Infantry Division. Leading the ambulances back to the German lines, he found his route blocked by a Soviet ski battalion that had destroyed the main bridge across the Udy River. His unit fought through the city and repaired the bridge, securing an exit route for the ambulances back to the German lines. The repaired bridge, however, would not support the unit's heavy-armored half-tracks and assault guns. Peiper ordered his men back behind the Soviet lines to find another exit, and they managed to return to the German lines with few casualties. The Soviets alleged that the Germans set fire to two villages and massacred their inhabitants during Peiper's attack.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1973882302
• ISBN 13: 9781973882305
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180
• Editor: Publishers German Army