3rd Battle of Kharkov

On the 19th of February, our army started advancing towards the city of Kharkov which started the 3rd and the Last Battle of Kharkov. The battle began with our tanks pushing forward, accompanied by our infantry. The enemy was caught off guard and not prepared to fight, which resulted in their defeat.

The Russians were almost out of equipment and weaponry, and their troops were not well-equipped to face our well-trained soldiers. As a result, they could not last long in the battle.

Our tanks were exceptional in the battle, and they destroyed all the Russian tanks that we encountered. Our soldiers were skilled in using the tanks, and they proved to be a critical advantage for us in the battle.

As the battle progressed, our army pushed forward relentlessly, trapping the enemy inside a church. They were left with no choice but to surrender. Many important officers and non-commissioned officers, including NKVD agents, were taken hostage by the Feldgendarmerie. This provided us with valuable information about their plans and the location of their supplies, which helped us gain an advantage in future battles.

One of the significant victories of the battle was the capture of General Markian Popov. The Feldpolizei found him hiding in one of the houses in the village, and he was taken as a prisoner of war. Popov was a skilled commander of the Russian army, and his capture is a severe blow to the enemy.

Once the battle was over, our search patrols discovered some buried guns and ammunition. It was all seized by the 33rd Nachschub Division. This added to our already impressive arsenal and gave us a significant advantage in future battles.

Overall, the 3rd Battle of Kharkov was a significant victory for the German army. Our tanks and soldiers were exceptional in the battle, and we defeated the enemy, forcing them to surrender. The capture of General Markian Popov and the valuable information we gained from the hostages were crucial in our efforts to win the war. The victory gave us a significant morale boost, and we continued to march forward toward our goal of victory.

The German Spirit is Back!

After the victory at Kharkov, the Heeresverwaltung Leadership decided to host a Reich-wide ceremonial march and celebrations. The victory had been a significant milestone in the war, and the leadership wanted to celebrate it in style. All offices and branches from Berlin were invited to attend, and the march was huge and long.

The march began in the early morning, and the soldiers marched through the streets of Berlin, carrying their weapons and singing patriotic songs. The march was led by the respective officers and the security was handled by the FG. They were greeted by cheering crowds as they made their way through the city.

The march stopped at several significant locations around the city, including the Bendlerblock and the Ministry of Interior, where the soldiers saluted the buildings as a sign of respect for the Führer and his government. The Bendlerblock is particularly significant as it is the headquarters of the Wehrmacht High Command, and many of the top officers had their offices there.

After stopping at the Bendlerblock and the Ministry of Interior, the soldiers continued their march towards the Reichstag. The Reichstag had been the site of some of the most significant moments in German history, and the soldiers were eager to hear what their leaders had to say.

Major Felix Wremingler spoke about the significance of the victory at Kharkov and how it was a sign that the German Army was unbeatable. He praised the soldiers for their bravery and dedication and promised them that the war would soon be won. The crowd cheered and applauded, and the soldiers felt a sense of pride and accomplishment.

After the speech, the soldiers marched back to their barracks, tired but satisfied. The victory at Kharkov had been a significant moment in the war, and the celebrations had been a fitting tribute to the soldiers who had fought and died for their country. The German Army had shown its strength and determination, and the soldiers knew that they were part of something historic.