Although the Soviets had been held in a number of areas, the 1st Netherlands Corps was forced to commit to a fighting withdrawal. A tank company of the 2nd Guards Tank Army struck out over the Lubeck to Hamburg railway trying to take Hill 49.
Counterattack, Soviet vs Dutch
Initial Layout.
Dutch Deployment.
Soviets advance to the objective.
Dutch Attack.
Soviet counter attack.
Luftaffe Tornados wreak havoc !
Dutch Leopard 2s arrive on the flanks.
Last ditch attempt by the Mi24 squadron to push back the Leopards.
The attack falters, and the Soviets break off.
Dutch Win.
