There is no turn 9.

Lewis conceded the bitter end with kind words about my skill.

A few observations:

- Thought Lewis defense was a tad too forward - I had not really taken too many prisoners.
- Russians positions end of turn 8 still would allow for sizable retreat to save Army. The north pincer ...

Very nice corridor set.

Next turn will be decisive and fun.

Push thru Veliki and the first row of hill hexes. Fuel getting close. In good position for next turn.

Smolensk surrounded and advanced up to Russian lines.

Leaving Russians room to retreat.

Just infantry advance.

This looks like standard middle board action.

I get a beachhead over near Kerson.

and advance up to the Russin lines.

For turn 7 I have not advanced far towards Leningrad. Here i am contained (low fuel). I do a HQ buildup so should get good results next turn.

Russians are too close to my lines. they need to retreat. at least 6 hexes back.

Russian retreat is not deep enough. Major risk next turn.

RR repair is not really close.

Over river but tanks low on fuel.

I will now move my light blue Panzer corp back north to reconnect with the blue panzer Army. One big happy family again.

I push Odessa garrison to surrender spot. Otherwise, steady advance. Tanks over river were low on fuel.

This pocket was due to failure to retreat.

A productive German turn

Another pocket. Russians will break this one but damage is done.

the RR is upper left is not maximum distance forward. Everyone has their own favorite routes.

Infantry advance and tanks in the area rest

Kiev gets surrounded.

2 losing attacks on Odessa. Fort level drops below 4.

Will make a strong attempt to take in turn 7

over the river north of Nikoleav. Thats should result in retreat.

Started attacks on fortress Odessa

found a route and crossed the river near Kiev on turn 5.

Not bad.

rr repair not near screen

just further south I've placed troops past the Dnieper in 2 spots

And i've cut off the major swamp.

mid push. Nice almost pocket. Will have to seal next turn. Russians need to retreat.

What we have here is a failure to retreat.