The German tsunami washed over the forward Soviet defenses, but several units held out longer than expected delaying the German advance.

Soviet reinforcements arrived on time (for a change), similar to the scenario write up, these forces were dispatched by concentrated German fire, even the Pak36s got into the action. This delay meant that the Germans did not have the time to mount a proper assault on the town.

The Soviets lost five out of twelve leaders, similar to the conclusion write up