German refugees crossing frozen river, 1945.

The transcript describes the dire situation faced by Germans during the Bolshevik advance. Wounded individuals are transported via ice sleds, while many Germans are forced to abandon their possessions and flee to safety. Large groups, including livestock, cross the ice to reach the safety of the Reich. The Marienburg fortress, built in the 14th century, is a focal point of defense against the Bolsheviks, with German soldiers, including a marine unit, fighting valiantly. The narrative also highlights the efforts of Obersturmbannführer Skorzeny and his men at a critical point on the eastern front.

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