Images from the 6^th and 7^th of Feb highlighting the crossings.

German forces in the fortress barely hold on, and 1^st Panzer elements divert to support the threat.

Germans flank and surround the bridgehead above. They begin placement of a ponton in case the Soviets succeed in blowing the bridge.

It took some doing and cost was high. But the Germans are across in force and once deep Mud ends will be in supply.