Take the Chance

Balta, Russia, August 3, 1941: During the operation to capture the town of Balta, 
C Company of Pioneer Regiment 744 was commanded to assist the 239th Infantry 
Division's attack from the south by constructing several bridges across the river 
on the edge of town. Having accomplished this mission, Lt. Ehrhardt decided to support 
the attack. On his own initiative, he led his company in their assault on the town 
from the southeast.

Game Length: 5.5 turns

For the Germans to win they must capture the large stone buildings in Balta
For the Russians to win they must defend the town

Germans: Squads, LMG's, DC's, FT
Russians: Squads, HMG, LMG's, INF Gun

Board: #1

Aftermath: The Pioneers infiltrated Balta and assaulted a machinegun nest which controled the southeast sector. An infantry gun hit them at the start, causing several losses.
While the Germans were preparing to dynamite an enemy position, the Russians enconced 
in the adjoining room, beat them to the punch and detonated a demolition charge which 
brought down the building on the hapless Germans. Despite this setback, by progressing 
from house to house, the Pioneers managed to gain control of the southern part of the 
town. From these positions they interdicted the retreat of the Russian units which were 
being rolled back by the attack in the north of the town, capturing more than 300 prisoners.

Source: Scenario ASL TT1, Tournoi IDRAC '92, designed by Jean-Luc Bechennec '92

