Mickl's division achieved its objectives during XLVIII Panzer Corps's preliminary operation on the afternoon of 4 July, and commenced its main assault at 06:00 on 5 July, but its progress was hampered by minimal air support, difficult terrain and constant Soviet counterattacks.
Mickl's division achieved its objectives during XLVIII Panzer Corps's preliminary operation on the afternoon of 4 July. Mickl's division commenced its main assault at 06:00 on 5 July. Its progress was hampered by minimal air support. Its progress was hampered by difficult terrain. Its progress was hampered by constant Soviet counterattacks.