Oberstleutnant von Choltitz was allowed by Generalleutnant Kurt Student to withdraw his men from the northern pocket should he consider the operational situation required it.
Oberstleutnant von Choltitz a fost autorizat de Generalleutnant Kurt Student să retragă luptătorii din partea de nord a pungii, dacă situația de pe teren ar fi cerut-o.