"Starting on the 21.11.1942, Oberst Adam held the decisive triangle
Don—Railroad—Chir (northeast of Nish. Tschirakaja) against continual
enemy assaults with a group of hastily assembled units under the command
of the Romanian 3rd Army that were lacking in both numbers and
equipment. Despite having only the barest means of command and control
available, Oberst Adam never shied away from the critical sectors of the
combat and led his units from the front without regard for his own
person. By doing so he swiftly transformed his ad-hoc assemblage into a
cohesive fighting force through the sheer strength of his personality.
He particularly proved himself on the 26.11.1942 as the bridgehead in
his sector threatened to contract under the pressure from hours of enemy
tank-supported assaults and significant friendly casualties. Oberst
Adam placed himself at the head of a few men, inspired them forwards in a
counterattack and took back the old front line while also capturing
abundant spoils of war. By doing so he restored the feeling of combat
superiority in his troops for the remainder of the heavy defensive
combat. This decisive triangle, along with its important Don bridges, was
ultimately held in spite of the difficulties that arose through both
combat and bad weather. Such an achievement is attributable to the
inspiring personality of Oberst Adam and his unshakeable devotion to
duty. He is particularly worthy of receiving the high honor of the
Knight’s Cross to the Iron Cross." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on December 17th, 1942 as Oberst of Armee Oberkommando 6.
Another capable enemy elite,
Brian
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