Death of a Division

The U.S. 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) leaves its cantonments and goes on the offensive in Operation Reset.

Relying on guides from the partisans of the 2nd Polish Free Legion, the division's advance elements enter Toruń.

Refuelled, the division continues south.

The division encounters a strong blocking force on the road to Łódź, deals with it, and secures its positions for the attack on Łódź.

The division continues to prepare for the attack on Łódź, but Pact forces respond.

The division commences an attack on Łódź and immediately runs into trouble.

German Third Army headquarters reports trouble. Intelligence failures abound.

Little enemy resistance is encountered as all divisional elements complete their planned movements for the assault through Łódź.

The division attempts to punch through Łódź and immediately runs into trouble.

The division tries to withdraw and consolidate, but Pact forces have other plans.

5th Division's situation deteriorates rapidly as still more Warsaw Pact forces are brought to bear.

The U.S. 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) disintegrates.