"Awarded for his actions near Scharfenweise (Ostrolenka) at the end of
January 1945. In this time the Soviets attempted to interrupt the
Germans’ ordered withdrawal movement via a regimental-sized thrust that
had the support of 16 tanks. Major Austermann and his battalion were
able to contain it with a counterattack of their own, and by doing so
they held open an important road and shielded the division from a
potential flank threat. Austermann would be recognized appropriately for
his ruthless and inspiring leadership during this time." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on February 10th, 1945 as Major of Grenadier-Regiment 1146 in the 562nd Volks Grenadier Division.
Another capable enemy elite,
Brian
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