::How about rewording as follows: 
 * According to the divisional history by Otto Kumm, the division was to move through the Italian zone in order to block the possible advance of the partisans towards the Adriatic sea and Albania, then close the south-east part of the encirclement and advance north. In 11-day fightings from May 20 the division captured Šavnik. Based on the results of the operation, major (Sturmbannführer) Dietsche and commander Phleps received first two Knight's Crosses for the division. 
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