Dec. 20th, 1944 -

The 1st SS Panzer Division has broken through the American lines 
despite heavy losses on Elsenborn Ridge. However, the Americans delayed 
us long enough to bring up reinforcements to stop our offensive. Your 
orders are to engage the Americans at Malmedy and secure the road net. 
Latest intelligence reports indicate that an American Combat team is in the 
area. This usually consist of mixed units of infantry and armor.
