The Central Front D+7 (16 July, 1987) Part V

The cavalry squadrons of the 8th Infantry Division and 3rd Armored Divisions played their role as covering forces well. The battalion-sized units harassed the enemy formations making their way west through the morning. Bolstered by fixed wing close air support, attack helicopters, and artillery, they slowed down the leading units of the 11th Guards Division …

The Central Front D+7 (16 July, 1987) Part IV

1st Guards Tank Army commenced its advance at 0600 hours. There was a level of concern in the army group’s headquarters regarding the dispositions of the opposing NATO forces. The main avenue of the advance would be through the US V Corps area and it was known for certain two heavy divisions were positioned there. …

Snapshots of War: Into The Meat Grinder Part I

*Author's Note: Snapshots of War will be a new category featuring narrative accounts of soldiers, sailors, and airmen from both sides at war.* North of Tiefenort, German Democratic Republic,  10 July, 1987 (D+1) “Comrade Major!” Major Pavel Gurenko’s eyes shot open and he came fully awake at once. The words had been spoken softly, almost …