That's a tall order[:D]. Difficulty hard and a self imposed rule to only move West, no retreat or railing east, for a certain amount of turns, Stalin style[;)]could leave your army weakened enough for a fun winter offensive.

<t> Every game i have played has been influenced heavily by how well or not an ahistorical Lvov pocket is executed. Lots of fun to do, but not many would try to argue it was possible. No Lvov or Super Lvov, and my games that have seen the game out, usually ending in a minor victory, either side. I ...

Great AAR, convinced me to buy the game!

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Opponent found thx

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<r> Battle ends with many Soviet units destroyed. A wild fight. Soviets are demoralized. Thanks to Last Kozack for a fun game.<br/>
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<r> Back and forth battles<br/>
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<r> Hard fighting<br/>
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<r> A breakthrough to pocket the city<br/>
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<r> A month long battle for Smolensk starts<br/>
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<r> A quick summary. Soviets send more units into the pskov pocket. A blitz to Leningrad finds the city mostly undefended..<br/>
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Started a game with socket [:)], but had another opponent drop out, so have time for one more.

Mild winter, Soviet bonus, common house rules. Your choice of side. cheers

<r> Start of turn 5. Looks like an easy march into Odessa.<br/>
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<r> Start of turn 5. Russians have finally pulled back, will move up the infantry and refit the armor.<br/>
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<r> Start of turn 5. Should be able to pocket a few units more securely this time.<br/>
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<r> End of turn 5. 24 high morale units are encircled. Hoping he will try to free them, as that might just add to the prisoner count.<br/>
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<r> Start of turn 5. Panzers are gassed up, and ready to go.<br/>
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I see your point. But i am ok with criticism, and welcome comments from anyone who wishes to help me see what's happening to me. This is like i am getting a prostate exam by Lastkozak, and i"m wondering how he is doing that with both his hands on my shoulders!