Oberstleutnant Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim as Kommandeur of Radfahr-Abteilung 1 / 1.Kavallerie-Division in the Eastern Front in 1941. He is wearing the soldier's uniform as a precaution for the enemy sniper. At the start of Operation Barbarossa, the initial orders for Edelsheim's unit were to march through Hwoznice, Maloriyta, Mekrany and Dywin. Along the way it was to capture any important bridges and break through any enemy forces encountered. Despite the tough enemy resistance that often outnumbered the Vorausabteilung itself, Edelsheim and his men were able to fight their way through the Soviet forces and clear the way for the rest of the Division. The Division was ultimately able to reach the area south of Sluck as ordered and fulfill its mission of providing flank protection for the XXIV. Armee-Korps. Oberstleutnant Edelsheim would subsequently be awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 30 July 1941 for the invaluable service he rendered in this capacity.
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