LAST CHARGE*
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Italy Advance*
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Russia Delay*
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Date: August 24, 1942*
Location: Don River, Russia*
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Attempting to relieve some of the pressure on Stalingrad, Russian forces launched an attack on the Italian forces on the Don River. During the attack, Italian cavalry on a reconnaissance mission made what is probably the world's last cavalry charge. The surprise attack inflicted heavy casualties on the Russians as the Italian cavalry managed to penetrate their lines.*
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Number of Turns: 12*
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The Italian side is suggested for the human player.*
