<r> <U><s>[u]</s>Final thoughts<e>[/u]</e></U><br/>
A much larger scenario compared to the first one, so it did take some time to get used to the amount of troops I had under control. Still, at least the phase I attacks went according to plan. Unfortunately, during phase II, Peiper got delayed in ...

<r> <U><s>[u]</s>Final screenshot D4 24:00<e>[/u]</e></U><br/>
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<r> Alright, I had some free time yesterday, and decided to tackle the second scenario of the campaign. Unfortunately, I forgot to make saves & screenshots, so I lack the tools to make a proper AAR for this scenario. Unless somebody is interested in a day by day walktrough, I will just continue with ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Thoughts<e>[/b]</e></B><br/>
It is a nice feeling, when a plan works out. I could probably have achieved the objectives a bit faster, if I had micromanaged my artillery, but the AI did a fine job too. <br/>
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<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Day 3, 0200<e>[/b]</e></B><br/>
Höfen has been secured. Meanwhile, 1 Bn / 751 made up for the time they took to capture Alzen by the quick clearing of Kalterherberg. <br/>
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Also, fresh reinforcements in the form of 2 Bn / 753 have started the attack on Monschau. I had hoped ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Day 2, 0100<e>[/b]</e></B><br/>
1 Bn / 751 has finally captured the hill overlooking Höfen south, while 2 Bn / 751 is busy clearing out Höfen north.<br/>
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<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Rick<br/>
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I'm curious to see how the game implements your battle plan. Thanks for starting this and the scrn shot helps make the plan clear. thanks<br/>
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Thanks for the interest, here is day 1.<br ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Scenario #1 Höfen Ho-Down<e>[/b]</e></B><br/>
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For this scenario, it seems that I have the 326 Volksgrenadier Division (VGD) available to me. In theory, a whole division, even a green one, should be sufficient to achieve the ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>END OF TURN 10<br/>
DATE: 8/21/1941<br/>
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Edit: Wrong AAR.

With the amount of troops you have available, you could double the de depth of your defence. Clearly just a carpet is insufficient at this stage.

<t> There is no point in playing timid. Though the the Germans have the strategic initiative in 1941, counter attacks are still very much possible. This is especially true in the south. Although the clear terrain favours panzer drives, it also means that they are very vulnerable to counter attacks ...

<t> There is no point in playing timid. Though the the Germans have the strategic initiative in 1941, counter attacks are still very much possible. This is especially true in the south. Although the clear terrain favours panzer drives, it also means that they are very vulnerable to counter attacks ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Begin of Turn 10, August 21 1941<br/>
Southern Sector<br/>
Clear Weather <br/>
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Although the Germans made a clean break through my lines, a price was paid. Their strongest units where used for the initial attack, forcing them to use their weaker units ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Begin of Turn 10, August 21 1941<br/>
Central Sector<br/>
Clear Weather <br/>
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The central sector has been largely neglected in favour of the north and south, preventing me from really posing a threat to the German spearheads. Still, a panzer division ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Begin of Turn 10, August 21 1941<br/>
Northern Sector<br/>
Clear Weather <br/>
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Unfortunately, there was no way to rescue 28th Army. Instead, Northern and Northwestern Front remain largely defensive this turn, content to let the Germans come to us.<br ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Turn 10 preview<br/>
Kharkov<br/>
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I had hoped to finish the turn this weekend, for I won't be able to access my copy of the game until mid next week. Unfortunately, things came up, and I was only able to partly complete the turn.<br/>
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<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Begin of turn 10, August 21 1941<br/>
Clear Weather <br/>
Front line overview<br/>
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Some highlights: <br/>
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1)In the north, 4th Pz Group progress seems to be temporarily stalled<br/>
2)In the center, all of Kaluga's industry has been trapped ...

<r> <B><s>[b]</s>Begin of turn 10, August 21 1941<br/>
Clear Weather <br/>
OOB and Losses<br/>
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<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: heliodorus04<br/>
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When you see how easy it is for the Soviet to organize his defense, you'll understand why there's nothing "gamey" about using the game mechanics to advantage. The German has so many disadvantages over his historic counterpart in that the ...