In early October the Germans rushed a number of Panzer and Panzergrenadier division to Hungary to stem the red tide. Among these units were the veterans of 13. Panzerdivision, recently honored with the title Feldherrnhalle after its absorption of the 110. Panzer Brigade Feldherrnhalle. The panzer brigade added a much needed top-up to the divisions panzers, giving the division a battalion of new Panthers and a company of Panzer IV/70 (V) tanks.

For this attack the Panzerkampfgruppe has picked up some Hungarian units, some Zrínyi assault howitzers and a rifle platoon from one of the infantry divisions in the area.