In the norther sector, elements of 2nd BDE are met with the bulk of two tank regiments , 26th and 27th TR. 2nd BDE is able to change one unit mode to Deliberate Assault and with that unit 1/68A absorbs one step loss while inflicting two on the Soviet 1/27T. In a supporting attack 1/87M inflicts two step losses on 2/26T which has been caught in DA mode and suffers the effects of being attack in that mode.All attacking units of voth 1st and 2nd BDE incur 1x Fatigue Point each for their efforts. 3rd BDE stood pat at the exit from the Volgelberg.