Grain For the Taking

Just south of the Tsaritsa Gorge, Near Stalingrad, Russia, September 17, 1942: For several days 
Leutenant Andrei Khoyzyanov and his band of 50 marines held off numerous attacks by German infantry 
while withstanding several intense artillery barrages. The Russians knew that the grain inside the 
elevator would be a great prize for the Germans if they could get their hands on it. The Russians 
were determined that they would not. Around noon a lone German tank approached and the Marines 
prepared for yet another assault.

Game length: 6 turns

For the Russians to win they must defend the grain elevator from the Germans
For the Germans to win they must capture the grain elevator

Russian: Squads, MMG, LMG's
Germans: Squads, HMG, LMG's, DC's

Boards: #6

Aftermath: The German tankers demanded the Russian surrender, in response several Marines snuck out 
of the elevator and destroyed the tank. For three days the Germans responded by pounding the elevator 
with artillery, setting the grain on fire. As the final barrage lifted the Germans attacked again. 
Still the Russian marines held them at bay. Finally, half-crazed from thirst, Lt. Khoyzyanov led his 
men out to seek water during the night. A few hours later they were discovered and captured. The Germans 
were able to extinguish the fires in the elevator and recover grain that would prove invaluable in the 
months ahead.

Source: Coastal Fortress, scenario BB 11.1 by Brian Blad: Grain For the Taking.

